Cameroon Wooden Shield - L (04) Sculptural Historically used as a defensive

Historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon

only using 100% Vegetable Wax (Soy wax)

The photograph is a portrait of a young Turkana Girl

note:  Due to their hand crafted design no two pieces are identical and will differ slightly from our main image

and two sizes and be mixed and matched with the different colour saucers

Cameroon Wooden Shield - L (04) Sculptural Historically used as a defensiveCameroon hand carved wooden shield A round shield carved from a single piece of wood, cut with the geometric patterning historically used across West Africa to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle as much a symbol of status as a tool of defence. As each is hand carved, size varies slightly piece to piece. Origin: Cameroon Size: approx. 54cm diameter, 78cm H with stand