Shield (1) Zulu - South Africa - 2000-2010
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Zulu wooden shield from South Africa, dating to 2000–2010, carved and black-and-white painted, 54 cm high by 52 cm wide and 5 cm deep, weighing about 1 kg, single object, sold without a stand, good condition per description, with a wall hook on the back for hanging.
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Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by the tribes in combat for hundreds of years. The modern world has evolved, just as the Zulu tribes have. These shields are no longer used in battle, but rather for traditional Zulu ceremonies such as weddings, to tell ancestral historical stories. These boldly black-and-white painted wooden carved motifs continue to have a striking modern form when displayed in groupings. Each may vary slightly due to unique hand carvings. Supplied with a hook attached to the back for wall mounting.
Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by the tribes in combat for hundreds of years. The modern world has evolved, just as the Zulu tribes have. These shields are no longer used in battle, but rather for traditional Zulu ceremonies such as weddings, to tell ancestral historical stories. These boldly black-and-white painted wooden carved motifs continue to have a striking modern form when displayed in groupings. Each may vary slightly due to unique hand carvings. Supplied with a hook attached to the back for wall mounting.
Details
Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
South Africa
Ethnic group/culture
Zulu
Condition
Good condition, see description
Indigenous object name
Great Shield
Height
54 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
52 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
1 kg
Estimated period
2000-2010
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