Plaited shield · D. R. Congo, Azande · ID: 3051793
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.
The object Plaited shield with the object ID 3051793 was part of the auction Auction 104 on April 12, 2025. The object with the lot number 343 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,200 with an asking price of EUR 1,000.
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Comparing literature
Barbier, Jean Paul & Purissima Benitez-Johannot, Shields, Munich, London, New York 2000, p. 87, ill. 26