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Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
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£1,284.99
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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