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Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

$1,700
£1,284.99
€1,476.68
CA$2,367.24
A$2,633.46
CHF 1,380.49
MX$32,180.20
NOK 17,578.83
SEK 16,548.04
DKK 11,022.86
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About the Item

Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium (before 1959).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM5271stDibs: LU1778233059812

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