Shield, D58.143
Physical Description
Ovoid mid-brown, dark-brown and light-brown woven cane shield. Woven circular edge surrounding entire shield. Handle on bottom constructed from light-brown wood, and attached by plaited zigzag threaded fibres. Circular depression on underside of handle to help with holding. Top side has triangular and circular patches of dark-brown colouring. Ends have semicircular woven areas.
Provenance
Items brought back from the region by David MacDonald
Congo
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 1381 x 404 x 82mmAll Rights Reserved