CHOKWE SHIELDS, Angola

CHOKWE Shield 1 40" high $800	CHOKWE Shield 1 40" high $800	CHOKWE Shield 1 40" high $800
CHOKWE Shield 2 39" high $800	CHOKWE Shield 2 39" high $800	CHOKWE Shield 2 39" high $800

These shields are carved from wood, with a woven reed edging, and are very similar in form to Songye Shields and Luba Shields.

Despite their appearance, these shields show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.