Shield (1) - Cameroon - 1900-1910

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Shield (goko) from the Kirdi culture in Cameroon, dating to 1900–1910, fashioned in steel with a geometric pattern organized around a central cruciform motif and a median boss echoing a stylised crocodile, with a double grip at the back; height 92 cm, width 60 cm, weight 3.2 kg.

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Shield (goko), of the KIRDI culture, in northern Cameroon, dating from the first half of the 20th century,

in cut and hammered iron with a geometric decoration arranged around an important cruciform motif, with a median umbo, echoing the stylized figure of the caiman.

Double grip on the back.


The making of this shield was reserved for the kila, the blacksmith.

height: 92cm
width: 60cm
weight: 3.2kg

good condition, unrestored

Shield (goko), of the KIRDI culture, in northern Cameroon, dating from the first half of the 20th century,

in cut and hammered iron with a geometric decoration arranged around an important cruciform motif, with a median umbo, echoing the stylized figure of the caiman.

Double grip on the back.


The making of this shield was reserved for the kila, the blacksmith.

height: 92cm
width: 60cm
weight: 3.2kg

good condition, unrestored

Details

Era
1900-2000
Total nr of items
1
Material
Steel
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
92 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
3.2 g
Estimated period
1900-1910
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