Plaited shield with integrated quiver
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Lot: 216
Auction 103Plaited shield with integrated quiver
D. R. Congo, Northeastern Congo, Lendu
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium Private Collection |
H: 38.6 inch; B: 14 inch - 10.6 inch |
1500 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
plant fibre, wood, animal skin,
These shields were worn on the back with a cord around the neck. A smaller braided panel is attached on the backside, creating a flat pocket into which the arrows could be inserted.
Baur, Ivan & Jan Elsen, Guba, Brussels 2002, p. 204, ill. 188
