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Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
$600
£458.73
€528.37
CA$840.78
A$938.66
CHF 491.84
MX$11,490.07
NOK 6,246.40
SEK 5,889.56
DKK 3,943.25
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Leather Shield, South Sudan
A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on a custom base.
Ex Bryan Reeves, London.
- Dimensions:Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Sudan
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:First half 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZK#38141stDibs: LU1778235837472
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