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Hi Guys
This auction just ended. Is this African? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7418974408 Lew |
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I think it is. I am sure I have some pictures I will go and find them.
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Sudanese picture to follow.
South Sudan. Dinka, Shilluk. Picture from Shields, Barbier-Mueller Museum, Prestel. Not expensive and a must have. |
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THE SHIELDS DUE TO SIZE AND APPEARANCE LOOK TO BE FROM THE FRESH WATER SOFTSHELL TURTLE. IT IS ABUNDANT IN OKLAHOMA AND CONSIDERED GOOD EATING, I SUSPECT IT IS A SIMULAR SPECIES FROM AFRICA ,SUDAN AS MENTIONED ABOVE. THE CENTER OF THE SHELL IS BONE WITH A LARGE RUBBERY PART ALL AROUND THE OUTSIDE WHICH WOULD SHRINK UP WHEN DRY AND HELP HOLD THE BONES TOGETHER. INTERESTING SHIELD I HAD NOT SEEN ONE.
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Tried to search turtle shells by species. But due to the patination on the 'turtle shield' it is very difficult to pin point one in particular. I can tell you the likely suspects for providing the shell have nesting sites on the African coastline bordering the Red Sea.(Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia) Unfortunately, the same species are found around Australasia, Polynesia etc.
So no conclusive answer, I'm afraid. Actually wondering whether the shell would be a good shield........it didn't protect the previous owner very well... ![]() ![]() |
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Katana
That Zulu cowhide shield didn't help the cow either ![]() ![]() Lew |
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TOUCHE
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