Shield
Cameroon, Kirdi
not available anymore
Size
H: 86 cm
H: 33.9 inch
Description
metal, remains of pigments, with punched decorations, handle on the rear, min. dam., traces of usage and abrasion;
metal shields are rarely used in Sub-Saharan Africa. They are more effective than their hide and basketry percursors but they retain the shape and designs of the older hide shields.