DINKA, HAND SHIELD 4, 37", $800, Sudan
This shield has been vetted as authentic, with clear evidence of extensive age and use.
In traditional Africa, shields were used not only as defensive weapons, but also as decorative or ritual objects filled with symbolic meaning. They can be carved from wood, woven, made from a variety of hides and even metal. Prices on the Dinka Shields include the stands.
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