Julien Gauthier

Earth & Nature: African Masks & Sculptures

It is a decorative African shield, often identified as a Bamiléké shield from Cameroon or a Zulu shield from Southern Africa. These objects are made of carved wood and feature intricate black-and-white geometric patterns. The geometric patterns are designed to have a dizzying effect to confuse enemies in battle.

Il s'agit d'un bouclier africain décoratif, souvent identifié comme un bouclier Bamiléké du Cameroun ou un bouclier Zoulou d'Afrique australe.Ces objets sont fabriqués en bois sculpté et arborent des motifs géométriques complexes en noir et blanc.Les motifs géométriques sont conçus pour avoir un effet étourdissant afin de confondre les ennemis au combat.

Bamiléké shield - Bamileke - Cameroon  (No reserve price)

2000-2010 - Good condition

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Bouclier bamiléké from Cameroun, a Bamileke decorative wooden shield with black and white geometric motifs, dating to 2000–2010, measuring 40 cm in height, width and depth and weighing 5 g, in good condition.

Bamiléké shield - Bamileke - Cameroon (No reserve price)

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Bouclier bamiléké from Cameroun, a Bamileke decorative wooden shield with black and white geometric motifs, dating to 2000–2010, measuring 40 cm in height, width and depth and weighing 5 g, in good condition.

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