The Ishlangu was an oval-shaped shield made from a single piece of oxhide attached to a wooden spine. It was prepared by scraping, cleaning, and several days burial in soil or manure. The colors of an Ishlangu determined the rank of the Zulu.

A Nguni shield is a traditional, pointed oval-shaped, ox or cowhide shield which is used by various ethnic groups among the Nguni people of southern Africa. Currently it is used by diviners or for ceremonial and symbolic purposes, [1] and many are produced for the tourist market. [2] .

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May 7, 2011 · One Zulu commander referred to the shield as the “love charm of the nation”. The ishlangu was very dense, but lightweight; it was held by a long handgrip that crossed the entirety of the shield from top to bottom, and was sharpened at both ends to make for an alternative weapon in an emergency. Its oval shape allowed it to be very ...

After changing the throwing spear to a melee weapon, Shaka needed to improve the shields of his warriors. So Shaka developed the Ishlangu. The ishlangu was close to six feet tall and three feet across. The base of the shield was made from a layer …

Shaka (c.1787-c. 22 September 1828) was the most influential leader of the Zulu Kingdom. He has been called a military genius for his reforms and innovations, but was condemned for the brutality of his reign.