CHOKWE STYLE SHIELDS ARCHIVES, Angola

Both of our Chokwe shields are SOLD and are left here for educational and research purposes.

CHOKWE STYLE Shield 1 40" high $800 SOLD

CHOKWE Shield 2 39" high $800 SOLD

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

CHOKWE, SHIELDS, Angola

These shields are carved from wood, with a woven reed edging, and are very similar in form to Songye Shields and Luba Shields.

Despite their appearance, these shields show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.