A SIMPLE LONG WOODEN SHIELD WITH PIGMENT DECORATION, DINKA TRIBE OF EAST AFRICA ( No 4234 ) Adornment The well developed painted patina

The well developed painted patina that has deepened with age

A well used silk Kente cloth

semi abstracted form with a used and oxiidised patina

There are more human forms around the shaft of the walking stick

Made of one piece of a dense heavy African hardwood A well developed patina

A SIMPLE LONG WOODEN SHIELD WITH PIGMENT DECORATION, DINKA TRIBE OF EAST AFRICA ( No 4234 ) Adornment The well developed painted patinaThis is a nicely decorated parrying shield from the Dinka people of East Africa. Features geometric painted patina with metal repair on one side. An unusual example. Made from an solid African hardwood.. In good condition, with wear We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Width approx 70cm