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A Central African Dance Shield, African Art

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A Central African Dance Shield, African Art

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A carved wooden dance shield with carved linear designs and accented with reddish orange and white kaolin clay pigments. The Shield measures 24 inches tall and wide. * A durable metal display stand can be included for an additional $35.00.*** A similar example sold at Bonhams here: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15413/lot/2236/~ An article by Bruno Claessens here: http://brunoclaessens.com/tag/baule/#.XOF7AshKgkF

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A Central African Dance Shield, African Art

Name: A Central African Dance Shield, African Art
SKU: 72109738
Price: 300 USD
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