Zemanek-Münster

Dorsal shield "saola"

D. R. Congo, Bira
sold EUR 3,600
Provenance
Belgian Colonial Collection
Size
H: 123 cm
B: 40 cm
H: 48.4 inch
B: 15.7 inch

Description

wickerwork, bisected reed strips in two layers, arranged vertical on the front and horizontal on the backside, fixed by rotan strips, tuft of grass fiber attached, cord backside, good condition;
the rectangular plate was worn by cord across the left shoulder.


Comparing literature

Baur, Ivan & Jan Elsen, Guba, Brussels 2002, p. 205

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