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A Maasai Shield
A Maasai Shield
Item Details
Description
Schild
Massai, Kenia / Tansania
Ohne Sockel / without base
Leder, Holz. H 84 cm.

Provenienz:
Galerie Walu, Zürich.

Schilde waren äusserliche Zeichen des Status und der Klanzugehörigkeit des Besitzers. Verwendet wurden die Schilde anlässlich zeremonieller Rituale, bei der Jagd als Tarnung und als Schutz bei Kampfhandlungen.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Plaschke, Dieter & Zirngibl, Manfred (1992). Afrikanische Schilde. München: Panterra.

CHF 100 / 200
EUR 86 / 172

Condition
The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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