Historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon. Meticulously crafted, carved from one solid piece of Baobab wood, a sacred wood used for medicinal and ritual purposes for centuries, this large shield boasts woven manila string in a pattern around a central cluster of cowrie shells. These decorative shields are one-of-a-kind, collaboratively crafted by a large group of people to make each piece truly unique and communal.
Size: 31cm Width x 44cm Height
Base Depth: 15cm
