Auction 104 After sale
Zemanek-Münster

Shield

Sudan, Toposa
sold EUR 500
Size
H: 107 cm
H: 42.1 inch

Description

wood, leather, of narrow rectangular form, slightly convex curved sides, wooden handle on the rear, min. dam., traces of usage;
shields like the present were much more used to confuse the opponent, than to protect the body of its owner.


Comparing literature

Zirngibl, Manfred A., Plaschke, Dieter, Afrikanische Schilde, München 1992, p. 45

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