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Drumsticks

These drumsticks are associated with the Battle of Isandhlwana (1879), which was the first major encounter in the Anglo–Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Pair of drumsticks meant to be used on military side drums, made of light brown wood (maple?), with large round heads and grooved lines on butt.

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    1850–79
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    Museum of Army Music
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    England
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  • Inscriptions:Handcarved on grip of each: ISANDHLWANA / XXII JAN / 1879
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  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Length: 408mm