Shield · Ethiopia, Amarro · ID: 3032881
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Size
H: 77,5 cm
H: 30.5 inch
Description
hippo skin, dark brown patina, remains of red paint, punched straight lines and circular raisings, handle on the rear, slight traces of usage;
the frequent rubbing of fat into the dark coloured surface ensured elasticity.
The object Shield with the object ID 3032881 was last part of the auction 77th tribal art auction at June 28, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 540.
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Comparing literature
Zirngibl, Manfred A., Plaschke, Dieter, Afrikanische Schilde, München 1992, p. 69