African Kirdi Embossed Iron Shield
#152010
A Kirdi wandala, Cameroon, embossed iron shield. Field collected in the 1940's, but already an antique at that time: circa late 19th century. Metal shields evolved in Africa as an adaptation from cane and leather shields. Intricate embossing radiating from a defined center with spider web geometric pattern. Handle wrapped in old cloth. Rare in this condition and size. See "Shields from the Collections of Barbier-Mueller" for a similar example.
Length: 92 cm / 36 ΒΌ in
Width: 60 cm / 23 in
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