Cameroon Beaded Shield CW08- L - 55cm black and white

Historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon. Meticulously crafted, carved from one solid piece of Baobab wood, a sacred wood used for medicinal and ritual purposes for centuries, this large shield boasts hundreds of hand-placed beads on manila string. These decorative shields are one-of-a-kind, collaboratively crafted by a large group of people to make each piece truely unique and communal. Features a very detailed cowrie shell and glass bead intricate pattern. Size:-  55cm Diameter