Plaited shield with integrated quiver
D. R. Congo, Northeastern Congo, Lendu
not available anymore
Provenance
Belgium Private CollectionSize
H: 98 cm
B: 35,5 cm - 27 cm
H: 38.6 inch
B: 14.0 inch - 10.6 inch
Description
plant fibre, wood, animal skin,
These shields were worn on the back with a cord around the neck. A smaller braided panel is attached on the backside, creating a flat pocket into which the arrows could be inserted.