Lot 101:
A RARE AFRICAN SHIELD
Description
Oromo People, a large example of characteristic form, molded in thick hide with a complex series of ridges bordered in knobs, pigmented in a deep brown and tooled overall. The reverse with semicircular grip. Latter 19th c. Slight edge warp, period repairs. Diameter 75cm./ 29 ½ inches. Condition III
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