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A Turkana Shield, "upwal"

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Item Details

Description

Schild, "upwal"
Turkana, Kenya
Ohne Sockel / without base
Leder, Holz. H 72 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Schilde waren äusserliche Zeichen des Status und der Klanzugehörigkeit des Besitzers. Verwendet wurden die Schilde anlässlich zeremonieller Rituale, bei der Jagd als Tarnung und als Schutz bei Kampfhandlungen.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Plaschke, Dieter & Zirngibl, Manfred (1992). Afrikanische Schilde. München: Panterra.

CHF 200 / 400
EUR 172 / 344

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A Turkana Shield, "upwal"

Name: A Turkana Shield, \"upwal\"
SKU: 94022527
Price: 80 CHF
Availability: InStock

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