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TVV · 14th December 2019, 12:06 AM

Very nice shield, and there is not much to add to what you wrote. I doubt there was a vibrant tourist sector in Southern Ethiopia in the 19th century, and to me this looks like intended for actual use, even if just ritual.

14th December 2019, 12:06 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,659	Very nice shield, and there is not much to add to what you wrote. I doubt there was a vibrant tourist sector in Southern Ethiopia in the 19th century, and to me this looks like intended for actual use, even if just ritual.