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Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

$12,700
£9,661.78
€11,297.58
CA$17,761.51
A$19,953.05
CHF 10,618.78
MX$246,727.08
NOK 129,391.07
SEK 125,102.59
DKK 84,269.42
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About the Item

A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration. Now mounted on a patinated bronze Stand. A similar example can be seen - Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Prestel, 2000, fig. 21 (BMG 1026-324).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Avery & Dash - ELS1stDibs: LU918611304953

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