African Shield

peregrine · 1st September 2018, 12:35 AM

Attached are some pictures of what I am told is an African shield from the Congo. I would be interested in knowing more about it such as how it may have been used, where its from, and its likely age. Thank you.

Battara · 1st September 2018, 04:27 AM

To me it looks like the description is right............

weapons 27 · 1st September 2018, 07:50 AM

congo.
I would say nsakara. bandia. saw the handle that is typical of these ethnicities..it lacks a big part of braiding ..
I would say it dates back to the 1920s / 1950s

1st September 2018, 12:35 AM	#1
peregrine Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 69	African Shield Attached are some pictures of what I am told is an African shield from the Congo. I would be interested in knowing more about it such as how it may have been used, where its from, and its likely age. Thank you. Attached Images

1st September 2018, 04:27 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	To me it looks like the description is right............

1st September 2018, 07:50 AM	#3
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	congo. I would say nsakara. bandia. saw the handle that is typical of these ethnicities..it lacks a big part of braiding .. I would say it dates back to the 1920s / 1950s