Sukuma, Tanzania: An old leather shield in a typical shape.
A shield of the Sukuma from Northwest Tanzania, south of Lake Victoria. Made of buffalo hide in a characteristic, oval shape, ‘drawn’ on both long sides. With an arched diagonal ridge in the centre and with a central shield boss. The shield is stretched towards the back by means of leather bands on a vertical wooden rod. On the same rod, the back of the grip is wrapped with leather bands. A visibly very old object with usage patina (see grip!) and a small original repair with copper wire. First third of the 20th century; h: 76 cm, W: 41 cm. (ME)
Lit.: ‘Afrikanische Schilde’ by Plaschke & Zirngibl, ill. 14.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
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Sukuma, Tanzania: An old leather shield in a typical shape.
A shield of the Sukuma from Northwest Tanzania, south of Lake Victoria. Made of buffalo hide in a characteristic, oval shape, ‘drawn’ on both long sides. With an arched diagonal ridge in the centre and with a central shield boss. The shield is stretched towards the back by means of leather bands on a vertical wooden rod. On the same rod, the back of the grip is wrapped with leather bands. A visibly very old object with usage patina (see grip!) and a small original repair with copper wire. First third of the 20th century; h: 76 cm, W: 41 cm. (ME)
Lit.: ‘Afrikanische Schilde’ by Plaschke & Zirngibl, ill. 14.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |