SHIELD - Chaga culture, Tanzania - First half of the 20th century

SHIELD
Chaga culture, Tanzania
First half of the 20th century
Skin, wood
Height: 117 cm; Length: 67 cm

Oval shield made of leather with geometric decoration, created by bosses.
Remains of polychromy.
Wooden handle.

Origin:

- James Stephenson, New York, collected in situ.
- Formerly in a private American collection.

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