Mandingo Shield

Yannis · 29th March 2005, 07:35 PM

Nice shield. I like the artwork on it. The soldier in the left looks like European (English or French) of 19th century. For me this is a major proof of an original item. They shield themselves against (or with) a man of power.

Conogre · 30th March 2005, 12:56 AM

Very true Yannis.
Many American Indian clubs were fashioned to resemble rifles in an attempt to "steal their thunder" in battle, likewise some South Pacific war clubs and MANY African axes and prestige swords.
Often picturing the enemy on the front was supposed to give the user immunity to bullets rather like the animistic concept of "naming a demon", thus taking away it's power, a practice that even found its way into Judaism and even Christianity as part of the exorcism rights.
It's nice when the surprises are on the positive side, while all too often only the horror stories about frauds are heard.
Mike

29th March 2005, 07:35 PM	#1
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Nice shield. I like the artwork on it. The soldier in the left looks like European (English or French) of 19th century. For me this is a major proof of an original item. They shield themselves against (or with) a man of power.

30th March 2005, 12:56 AM	#2
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Very true Yannis. Many American Indian clubs were fashioned to resemble rifles in an attempt to "steal their thunder" in battle, likewise some South Pacific war clubs and MANY African axes and prestige swords. Often picturing the enemy on the front was supposed to give the user immunity to bullets rather like the animistic concept of "naming a demon", thus taking away it's power, a practice that even found its way into Judaism and even Christianity as part of the exorcism rights. It's nice when the surprises are on the positive side, while all too often only the horror stories about frauds are heard. Mike