Ceremonial and combat shield with contrasting woven decoration of protective geometric patterns
Woven wicker on wooden frame with original handle, old patina and marks of use
Zande, Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th - early 20th century
150 x 45 cm

Bibliography (for a very close copy): Elsen, J. and Baur, I. Guba vol. 1, 2002 Brussels, Ed. Marc Leo Felix pp.22, 175-189
Boyer, A-M. et al. Boucliers du musée Barbier-Müller, 1998 Paris, Adam Biro pp. 86 and 87
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Plaschke, D. and Zirngibl, M.A. Afrikanische Schilde African Shields, 1992 München, Panterra Verlag p. 105