AN EMBOSSED, BELL SHAPED SHIELD, KIRDI TRIBE N CAMEROON, W.AFRICA WITH GOOD AGE AND PATINA ( No 5074) MASKS The patina is beautifully glassy

The patina is beautifully glassy

This is a harmonious woman’s vintage  soft textile from northern Ghana

leather adornments all old with an oxidised patina

A well used silk Kente cloth

Has a robust  design

AN EMBOSSED, BELL SHAPED SHIELD, KIRDI TRIBE N CAMEROON, W.AFRICA WITH GOOD AGE AND PATINA ( No 5074) MASKS The patina is beautifully glassyThis is a shapely large and graphic metal shield from Kirdi people of northern Cameroon. It has been well used and the metal has oxidised.. Features bumps that mimic scarification. In good condition with wear and weathering. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 70cm