Bouclier rond de défense - basketry - Togo or Northern Benin - Early 20th century
Round Defence Shield Togo or northern Benin First half of the 20th century. Wickerwork Diameter: 37 cm In a circular form, this rounded shield presents an important central conical protrusion named “Umbo”. It is composed of braided wickerwork and is concentrically coiled up. It is hold at the reverse, thanks to a grip composed of a thick stem cut in half on the length. Very nice state of preservation.
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Round Defence Shield Togo or northern Benin First half of the 20th century. Wickerwork Diameter: 37 cm In a circular form, this rounded shield presents an important central conical protrusion named “Umbo”. It is composed of braided wickerwork and is concentrically coiled up. It is hold at the reverse, thanks to a grip composed of a thick stem cut in half on the length. Very nice state of preservation.
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