Bakongo shield ?

thinreadline · 21st August 2017, 10:52 AM

Was given a couple of items this week including this clearly very old shield , by someone who knows this is my interest . I think it is a Bakongo shield but would be keen to hear from more knowledgeable members on this matter. It is 75 x 40 cm and the 'stick' is 85 cm long . The hide is extremely thick at over 1 cm , but is made of a double layer .

colin henshaw · 21st August 2017, 02:14 PM

Hi there.

Nice shield, this type was used by Nilotic peoples of Northern Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan. Such as - Karamajong, Turkana, Didinga etc.

Regards.

thinreadline · 21st August 2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Hi there.

Nice shield, this type was used by Nilotic peoples of Northern Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan. Such as - Karamajong, Turkana, Didinga etc.

Regards.

Ah excellent this I am doubly happy to keep it ! shall inform I will inform my benefactor of the correct identification , thanks very much Colin

21st August 2017, 10:52 AM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Bakongo shield ? Was given a couple of items this week including this clearly very old shield , by someone who knows this is my interest . I think it is a Bakongo shield but would be keen to hear from more knowledgeable members on this matter. It is 75 x 40 cm and the 'stick' is 85 cm long . The hide is extremely thick at over 1 cm , but is made of a double layer . Attached Images

21st August 2017, 02:14 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Hi there. Nice shield, this type was used by Nilotic peoples of Northern Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan. Such as - Karamajong, Turkana, Didinga etc. Regards.