Shield
Ethiopia, Amarro
sold
EUR 500
Provenance
Jürgen & Gisela Büse, Rheinbreitbach, GermanySize
D: 51,5 cm
D: 20.3 inch
Description
animal skin, dark patina, circular form with burls, min. dam., traces of usage and abrasion;
the large handles were borrowed from the double-handled Islamic round shields. Frequently rubbing far into the shiny dark coloured surface ensured elasticity and resilience.