Plaited shield ·  D. R. Congo, Nzakara · ID: 3052602

Description

rattan, cane, metal, wooden handle on the rear

The round iron discs are found exclusively on the shields of so-called “frontline warriors”, a rank bestowed as a sign of distinction only on especially brave warriors.

Comparing literature

Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Dieter Plaschke, Afrikanische Schilde, München 1992, p. 107