Pearl Shield - Bamileke 52 cm (No reserve price)
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Bouclier perles is a Bamileke wooden shield dating from 2000–2010, measuring 52 by 51 cm, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
An African shield is a work of art and a piece of history at the same time.
It is the fruit of the ancestral know-how of African artisans, who have developed unique fabrication techniques to create shields that are both effective and aesthetically pleasing.
Each African shield is a unique masterpiece, with its own history and its own meaning. It can be used as a decorative object, as a memento of a trip to Africa, or as a symbol of protection.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateAn African shield is a work of art and a piece of history at the same time.
It is the fruit of the ancestral know-how of African artisans, who have developed unique fabrication techniques to create shields that are both effective and aesthetically pleasing.
Each African shield is a unique masterpiece, with its own history and its own meaning. It can be used as a decorative object, as a memento of a trip to Africa, or as a symbol of protection.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Bamileke 52 cm
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Pearl Shield
Height
52 cm
Width
51 cm
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