Shield · Ethiopia, Amarro · ID: 3037696
sold
EUR 450
Size
D: 69 cm
D: 27.2 inch
Description
animal skin, dark brown patina, circular form with hunch-shaped and ridge-like decor, ornamental incisions, large handle on the rear, rep. (two tears), slight traces of usage;
the large grip is centered in the middle, so that it is possible to push the shield up the arm almost to the shoulder.
Comparing literature
Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Dieter Plaschke, Afrikanische Schilde, München 1992, p. 69