Bouclier tressé ·  R. D. Congo, Ngbandi, Yakoma · ID: 3050039

Description

rattan, wood (frame and grip board), iron,

The round iron plate on the front was to provide additional protection for the hand. The possession of these shields was a privilege of chiefs and warriors who fought in the front ranks.

Littérature comparée

Elsen (Jan) & Baur (Ivan), "Guba", Vol.1, Brussels, Tribal Arts, 2002, p.155, ill. 116