Hand shield, before 1914

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Description

wood, black and white pigment (soot / lime),
According to Plaschke / Zirngibl, these shields were used for training purposes during the military training of Tutsi warriors.

Field photos and films from the Kivu area prove that they were also used in Tutsi dance performances where they were part of the costumed elite dancers “ntore”.

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Comparing literature

Barbier, J. P. & P. Benitez-Johannot, Shields, Munich, London, New York 2000, p. 110 f.

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