South Africa

Circa 1940’s

12 inches high x 8 1/2 inches wide 29 inches w/pole

Ex: Joshua Dimondstein, Los Angeles

SOLD

This traditional small Zulu shield was used in ceremonies such as weddings and funeral.  Made of cow hide that is dried and pounded with stones, it has 2 columns of horizontal slits cut into the hide and a central stick woven in by leather strips.