19th December 2009, 05:51 PM | #1 |
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A Songye Shield for comment
Hi
recently acquired this Songye Shield ....carved from a single piece of wood. Some minor damage /chips. Fits in the hand nicely and seems quite functional. Whitish pigment (flash makes it appear very white) highlighting carved details. The face seems quite 'war-like' ...seems to have a helmet with nasal protection, the cubed shaped representation of the mouth with the 'X' seems symbolic. All information / comments gratefully received, thank you Kind Regards David |
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