Cameroon Shield Round Gold

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Cameroon — hand-carved beaded shieldA round shield carved from a single piece of wood, finished with a central cowrie shell surrounded by dense gold beadwork, in the tradition of t he Tikar people, who used sacred Baobab wood for shields displayed as a symbol of status and wealth, and carried in wartime as defensive weaponry.As each is handmade, size and beading vary slightly piece to piece, mounted on a wooden stand.Origin: Cameroon · Size: approx. 34cm diameter Show more