CHOKWE STYLE SHIELD 1, Angola

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CHOKWE STYLE
SHIELD 1
40" high
$800
SOLD
Angola

This shield is carved from wood, with a woven reed edging, and with the raised heads and striated surface is very similar in form to Songye Shields and Luba Shields.

Despite its appearance, thise shield shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.

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