Ethiopian Shield #2

Bill M · 1st October 2008, 01:22 AM

I think that each of these deserves its own post. Another unusual one. Opinions??? Shield #2

Bill M · 1st October 2008, 12:31 PM

Bump

Martin Lubojacky · 1st October 2008, 12:47 PM

The same Wolayta family
Martin

Luc LEFEBVRE · 1st October 2008, 02:29 PM

Sorry, but like the first one, I think it's a copy.
Luc

colin henshaw · 1st October 2008, 08:41 PM

As for shield no. 1 - a real shield, but probably polished/oiled. Not sure about the metalwork...

Regards

asomotif · 2nd October 2008, 11:45 PM

Luc,

I noticed that most old shields in your books have an outer rim that curled up, and often has holes around the rim.
I am not sure, but isn't that rim caused by the way these shields were made in the old days ?

Best regards,
Willem

Luc LEFEBVRE · 3rd October 2008, 10:35 PM

Yes Willem, a lot of old shields have an outer rim that curled up, and holes around the rim.Often but not always.

I have an Arussi shield with holes but no rim.

Luc

Luc LEFEBVRE · 3rd October 2008, 10:38 PM

I think that maybe these kind of holes are made during the making of the shield, to stretch the leather.
Luc

asomotif · 3rd October 2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

maybe these kind of holes are made during the making of the shield, to stretch the leather.

That is what I thought too, as these holes and the rim on the outside are not very decorative compared to all the other bumps and rims that are formed in the leather.

Very nice arusi shield by the way with all those repairs.

1st October 2008, 01:22 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Ethiopian Shield #2 I think that each of these deserves its own post. Another unusual one. Opinions??? Shield #2 Attached Images

3rd October 2008, 10:35 PM	#7
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 472	Yes Willem, a lot of old shields have an outer rim that curled up, and holes around the rim.Often but not always. I have an Arussi shield with holes but no rim. Luc Attached Images

1st October 2008, 12:31 PM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Bump

1st October 2008, 12:47 PM	#3
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 841	The same Wolayta family Martin

1st October 2008, 02:29 PM	#4
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 472	Sorry, but like the first one, I think it's a copy. Luc

1st October 2008, 08:41 PM	#5
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	As for shield no. 1 - a real shield, but probably polished/oiled. Not sure about the metalwork... Regards

2nd October 2008, 11:45 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	Luc, I noticed that most old shields in your books have an outer rim that curled up, and often has holes around the rim. I am not sure, but isn't that rim caused by the way these shields were made in the old days ? Best regards, Willem

3rd October 2008, 10:38 PM	#8
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 472	I think that maybe these kind of holes are made during the making of the shield, to stretch the leather. Luc