Cameroon Shield Round Gold Sweet The Teke origin can be

The Teke origin can be traced back to the 15th century

Please note this piece is very heavy

Light: Likes a bright room and some direct Sunlight but avoid afternoon Sun which will be too much for the leaves

If it's a very dry room or air conditioned

37cm W (at widest point) × 25cm D (at base) × 100cm H (including stand)

Cameroon Shield Round Gold Sweet The Teke origin can beCameroon hand carved beaded shield A round shield carved from a single piece of wood, finished with a central cowrie shell surrounded by dense gold beadwork, in the tradition of the Tikar people, who used sacred Baobab wood for shields displayed as a symbol of status and wealth, and carried in wartime as defensive weaponry. As each is handmade, size and beading vary slightly piece to piece, mounted on a wooden stand. Origin: Cameroon Size: approx.