Shield ·  Somalia, Somal · ID: 3032702

Description

leather, dark brown patina, of circular form, conical-shaped vaulted in the centre, decorated with punched ornaments, massive leather handle on the rear, min. dam., slight traces of usage;
the shields are known for their flawless workmanship and, in particular, for their striking graceful and elegantly executed gravings. By wearing them on their lower arm, the Somal were able to use that arm for animated gesticulation.

The object Shield with the object ID 3032702 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 455.

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Comparing literature

Zirngibl, Manfred A., Plaschke, Dieter, Afrikanische Schilde, München 1992, p. 62