UGANDAN SHIELD

An extremely rare painted wooden shield

Uganda

19th century

Soft wood, pointed at either end with the two halves meeting at an obtuseangle to form a ridge; a conical boss in the centre; ornamented with red and black chevrons; the handle is covered with rattan

Height: 39,5 cm

Provenance:

Rob Vervoordt, Belgium

Object Presented by:
Patrick & Ondine Mestdagh
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