Shield (1) Massa - Cameroon - 1940-1950

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Kameroon shield from the Massa culture, a broad flat shield made of vegetable fibres, leather and wood, dating to 1940–1950 and from an old colonial collection, measuring 120 cm high by 66 cm wide by 10 cm deep and weighing 3.5 kg, sold without a stand.

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Broad and flat shield; small damages are not intrusive. See photos. From an old colonial collection.

Broad and flat shield; small damages are not intrusive. See photos. From an old colonial collection.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Total nr of items
1
Material
vegetable fibres, leather, and wood
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Ethnic group/ culture
Massa
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
120 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
66 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
3.5 kg
Estimated Period
1940-1950
Sold by
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Objects sold
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