Shield ·  Sudan, Toposa · ID: 3032804

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.

The object Shield with the object ID 3032804 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 254 achieved a sales price of EUR 350.

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