Description: beautiful AUTHENTIC AFRICAN LEATHER SHIELD from Ethiopia Early 18th century exquisite private collection is this authentic 18th century African Ethiopian leather shield Extremely thick hid impressions and extreme patination.a wonderful tactile object that is endlessly fascinating. It has various cuts and repairs, probably received in battle. The handle has had various repairs but is still intact. . Shields were also displayed as emblems of status or rank and also as accessories of dance during festivals, commemorative ceremonies or after a key victory.object of great beauty as well as displaying a dark brown patina that bespeaks a century of use. A really fine round example that may distinguish the status of the owner. It has no modern restoration or alteration, just a clean with a cloth. Diameter: H 21.63 in. x Dm 21.63 in.highly collectable item. Bazarjawahara committed to providing first class customer service with an exceptional shopping experience. If you have any question, please don't hesitate to contact us. With a warm heart and expertise knowledge, our customer service representatives are competent professionals and very happy to assist you. Let's hear what our customers say, go to feedback page. i am form morocco an am a Berber The Berbers were in North Africa long before anyone else, I guess, and are culture and arts have been influenced by the Phoenicians, the Greeks and Romans, the Goths, etc. but have always been distinctively are s. The music and dance is powerful and the weaving (a woman's art) and the jewelry are widely admired.Tiznit, where I am form is in a main Berber area, the tashelheit area in the South. Many people there speak only Berber. This is a center for Berber jewelry. RETURN POLICY: There is a 14 day return privilege given that item is returned in the same condition as sent and no attempts have been made to alternate its appearance. Full refunds are issued except for postal expenses. View more great items
Price: 798.95 USD
Location: Diamond Bar, California
End Time: 2024-11-28T04:28:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Color: Black
Tribe: Ethiopia
Material: LEATHER SHIELD
Original/Reproduction: Original
