Rare bouclier cérémoniel
Laos / Vietnam, Plateau des Bolovens, Katu
Vendu
1 700 €
Provenance
Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna, AustriaTaille
D: 54 cm
D: 21.3 inch
Description
wood, black lacquer, metal inlays,
The Katu tribe people live on the Bolaven Plateau on either side of the border with South Laos and Vietnam.
They perform grand sacred rituals with buffalo sacrifices. During these rituals, the cult leaders hold shields like the one shown here.