Plaited shield
D. R. Congo, Azande
sold
EUR 1,200
Provenance
Gérald Minkoff & Muriel Olesen, Geneva, SwitzerlandSize
H: 125 cm
B: 59 cm
H: 49.2 inch
B: 23.2 inch
Description
rattan, wood (frame and grip board), loose grip plate, signs of wear
After the troops return, the royal prince who had ordered the raid distributed captured enemy shields, as a means of showing his benevolence. He awarded them to outstanding warriors who regarded such a shield as a mark of distinction.