Shield
Sudan, Toposa
sold
EUR 350
Provenance
Gebbing, Frankfurt, GermanySize
H: 91 cm
H: 35.8 inch
Description
metal, wood, remains of paint, of rectangular form with raised middle ridge, decorated with a dark panache, wooden handle on the rear, min. dam., slight traces of usage and corrosion;
rare!
shields like the present were much more used to confuse the opponent, than to protect the body of its owner.