Lot n° 68
Estimation :
200 - 400
EUR
Painted Tutsi dance shield - Rwanda - first half 20th centur - Lot 68
Painted Tutsi dance shield - Rwanda - first half 20th century
Tutsi ceremonial shield in carved wood, of elongated, slightly domed oval shape, decorated with a symmetrical geometric motif in black, white and pinkish-brown pigments. The curvilinear decoration radiating around the central umbilicus evokes the traditional graphic compositions associated with war dances and court ceremonies in Rwanda. The sculpted handle on the reverse was used during ritual performances. Beautiful old patina and traces of use consistent with age.
Details : Length : 46.5 cm - Width : 20 cm - Weight : 460 gr - Materials : carved wood and pigments - Origin : Rwanda - Ethnic group : Tutsi - Period : first half of the 20th century.
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