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.

The object Plaited shield with the object ID 3052602 was last part of the auction Auction 105 at November 15, 2025 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 368 achieved a sales price of EUR 400.

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Comparing literature

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