LEATHER SHIELD WITH STRAPS, SIDAMO, ETHIOPIA Leather with a - Lot 368

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LEATHER SHIELD WITH STRAPS, SIDAMO, ETHIOPIA Leather with a - Lot 368
LEATHER SHIELD WITH STRAPS, SIDAMO, ETHIOPIA Leather with a dark patina, rough in places. A circular shield made of buffalo hide (?), simple in design yet powerful in appearance; restoration does not detract from the overall impression. The fasteners for the handle are visible on the outer surface, surrounding the central point. Two restorations (one large and one smaller). Dimensions: 48 cm by 49 cm. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape, art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.:
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