Sukuma, Tanzania: an old leather shield in a typical shape.
A shield of the Sukuma from Northwest Tanzania, south of Lake Victoria. Made of thick buffalo or hippopotamus skin, retracted on both long sides. With an arched, diagonal ridge and a central shield boss. Stretched on the back on a vertical wooden rod by means of leather bands. The handle on the back is wrapped in leather. A very old item with good usage patina. Between the 19th and the early 20th centuries; H: 66 cm. (ME) ASA
Literature: 'Afrikanische Schilde' by Plaschke & Zirngibl, ill. 14.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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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 thick buffalo or hippopotamus skin, retracted on both long sides. With an arched, diagonal ridge and a central shield boss. Stretched on the back on a vertical wooden rod by means of leather bands. The handle on the back is wrapped in leather. A very old item with good usage patina. Between the 19th and the early 20th centuries; H: 66 cm. (ME) ASA
Literature: '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: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
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| Esposizione: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |
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