LEATHER SHIELD WITH ENGRAVED PATTERNS, SIDAMO, ETHIOPIA Leat - Lot 367

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LEATHER SHIELD WITH ENGRAVED PATTERNS, SIDAMO, ETHIOPIA Leat - Lot 367
LEATHER SHIELD WITH ENGRAVED PATTERNS, SIDAMO, ETHIOPIA Leather with a dark patina, rough in places. Dimensions: 57 cm in diameter. These shields were mounted on a wooden form; a wide, imposing handle is attached to the central inner part of the shield. Beautiful overall craftsmanship and aesthetic presence due to the intensity of the leather’s color and the leather’s robustness. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape, art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.:
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