A knobkerrie, also spelled knobkerry, knobkierie, and knopkierie (Afrikaans), is a form of wooden club, used mainly in Southern Africa and Eastern Africa. Typically they have a large knob at one end and can be used for clubbing an enemy's head. For the various peoples who use them, they often have marked cultural significance. Being able to carry the knobkerrie has also had a political dimension, especially in South Africa.
Zulu Chief, Natal, South Africa, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, print (MET, Burdick 218, N224.611)
Collectie NMvWereldculturen, RV-A15-105, foto- Portret van een jongeman met groot schild en speer met een brede punt, fotograaf- Trappisten Missie Mariannhill, 1894-1897
Alberti (1810) Kuods gevegt der Kaffers
Collectie NMvWereldculturen, RV-A15-21, foto- Portret van een jonge man in vol ornaat met amantendeso haardracht, fotograaf- Trappisten Missie Mariannhill, 1894-1897
Native string armour, 1 adl and 2 Knob-Kerries. Wellcome M0003680