Another African shield

colin henshaw · 22nd October 2009, 08:17 AM

Hi

For those who like African shields, here is an example I got not so long ago. They are often described as "Masai" shields although they were also used by other tribes in the area of East Africa...

Regards

Martin Lubojacky · 22nd October 2009, 08:57 AM

This is very well preserved shield. Did this shields with white/light coloured sectors belong to the groups of young warriors ?
Martin

colin henshaw · 22nd October 2009, 11:10 AM

Hi Martin

I havn't heard of such a concept regarding these East African shields...however I have read that regarding Zulu shields from South East Africa, shields which were predominately of white cowhide, were used by more senior warriors/regiments.

22nd October 2009, 08:17 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Another African shield Hi For those who like African shields, here is an example I got not so long ago. They are often described as "Masai" shields although they were also used by other tribes in the area of East Africa... Regards Attached Images

22nd October 2009, 08:57 AM	#2
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	This is very well preserved shield. Did this shields with white/light coloured sectors belong to the groups of young warriors ? Martin

22nd October 2009, 11:10 AM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Martin I havn't heard of such a concept regarding these East African shields...however I have read that regarding Zulu shields from South East Africa, shields which were predominately of white cowhide, were used by more senior warriors/regiments.