Wooden Carved Statue

African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120


African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120
African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120

African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120    African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120

African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-33.3/28.2 CM. Bamileke Wooden Bamileke Shields (Armor). These beautiful Geometric pattern and shaped shields come from the Bamileke people of Cameroon. Hand-carved out of one piece of wood.

The surface features geometric patterns covered in Kaolin (white clay). The back has a Thick wooden handle on the inside for gripping.

Traditionally these shields were used as defensive weapons and decorative objects, Symbolizing Status and Wealth. Today these African Shields are a favorite among designers, decorators, and art collectors. An original patina covers the item. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks". The seller is "naga_4823" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped worldwide.
  1. Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  2. Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Cote d'Ivoire
  4. Handmade: Yes
  5. Modified Item: No
  6. Culture: African

African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120    African Tribal Art Wooden Carved statue tribal wood Bamileke Wooden Shields-5120