Decorative ornament - Cameroon - Rare African shield
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This rare decorative African shield from Cameroon is adorned with glass beads and cowrie shells and measures 47 cm high by 32 cm wide.
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Description from the seller
Magnificent decorative African shield adorned with glass beads and cowries, presented on its wooden stand.
This piece stands out for its meticulous black-and-white beadwork, creating a strong visual and graphic impact. Cowries, historically associated in several African cultures with wealth, prestige, and social status, reinforce the object's symbolic character.
African beaded shields occupy a special place in traditional art: beyond their original defensive function in different regions, some examples have become ceremonial, prestige, or decorative objects.
Today, this type of piece is particularly valued in contemporary interior decoration for its ethnic, graphic, and timeless aesthetic.
Characteristics
* Item: beaded decorative shield
* Materials: wood, glass beads, cowries
* Dominant colors: black and white
* Presentation stand: included
* Dimensions with stand: approximately 32 × 32 × 47 cm
* Weight: about 1 kg
* Condition: excellent (see photographs)
Elegant decorative presence, ideal for:
* African art collection
* cabinet of curiosities
* chic ethnic decor
* contemporary interior
Elegant and uncommon piece.
Magnificent decorative African shield adorned with glass beads and cowries, presented on its wooden stand.
This piece stands out for its meticulous black-and-white beadwork, creating a strong visual and graphic impact. Cowries, historically associated in several African cultures with wealth, prestige, and social status, reinforce the object's symbolic character.
African beaded shields occupy a special place in traditional art: beyond their original defensive function in different regions, some examples have become ceremonial, prestige, or decorative objects.
Today, this type of piece is particularly valued in contemporary interior decoration for its ethnic, graphic, and timeless aesthetic.
Characteristics
* Item: beaded decorative shield
* Materials: wood, glass beads, cowries
* Dominant colors: black and white
* Presentation stand: included
* Dimensions with stand: approximately 32 × 32 × 47 cm
* Weight: about 1 kg
* Condition: excellent (see photographs)
Elegant decorative presence, ideal for:
* African art collection
* cabinet of curiosities
* chic ethnic decor
* contemporary interior
Elegant and uncommon piece.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Rare African shield
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Cameroon
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
47 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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