Description: AFRICAN TRADITIONAL KIRDI ETHNOGRAPHIC WEAPON SHIELD LEATHER Type of Object: Weapon Ethnic Group: Kirdi Country of Origin: Cameroon Materials: Leather, Wood Approximate Age: 40-50 yrs old Dimensions:18" x 14.5" Weight: 2 lbs Overall Condition: Used, Very Good, dull patina, embossed (raised) design, slight trace of reddish pigment on front side. Damage: slight crack on back near bottom (see photos), looks like handle has been replaced. This is an exquisite piece and very hard to find! The Kirdi people of the Mandara Mountains in Northern Cameroon, West Africa made this shield. Similar shaped leather shields are attributed to the Wandala of the same region. Shipping & Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. All of the individual items in our Ebay store are from my personal collection. These are objects acquired from more than 30 years of collecting both in the field and in New York. It has culminated in the creation of Ethnix Tribal Arts gallery in New York City and our online EBAY store. Each item has been selected for its individual merit such as the quality of workmanship, construction, age and authenticity.
Price: 525 USD
Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-02-10T21:48:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Cameroon
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: African
