Painted Tutsi dance shield - Rwanda - first half of the 20th - Lot 67

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Painted Tutsi dance shield - Rwanda - first half of the 20th - Lot 67
Painted Tutsi dance shield - Rwanda - first half of the 20th century Tutsi ceremonial shield in carved wood, elongated and slightly curved, decorated with a geometric design painted in black, reddish-brown and natural beige. The decorative register alternates lozenges and curvilinear motifs arranged symmetrically around a central handle carved on the reverse. This type of shield was used for war dances and court ceremonies linked to the Tutsi aristocratic traditions of Rwanda. Beautiful old patina and wear consistent with the age of the piece. Details: Length: 45.5 cm - Width: 16.5 cm - Weight: 300 gr - Materials: carved wood and pigments - Origin: Rwanda - Ethnic group: Tutsi - Period: first half of 20th century.
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