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colin henshaw

22nd October 2009 09:17 AM

Another African shield

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Hi

For those who like African shields, here is an example I got not so long ago. They are often described as "Masai" shields although they were also used by other tribes in the area of East Africa...

Regards

Martin Lubojacky

22nd October 2009 09:57 AM

This is very well preserved shield. Did this shields with white/light coloured sectors belong to the groups of young warriors ?
Martin

colin henshaw

22nd October 2009 12:10 PM

Hi Martin

I havn't heard of such a concept regarding these East African shields...however I have read that regarding Zulu shields from South East Africa, shields which were predominately of white cowhide, were used by more senior warriors/regiments.

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