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Early 20th-century Sukuma shield from Tanzania, crafted out of thick buffalo hide. The hide is worked into a broad, almost disc-like form with subtle side indentations and a proud raised boss at its center—both a functional deflector and a visual marker of strength. On the reverse sits a sturdy wooden handle, secured with leather bindings that have aged into a deep, earthy tone. Shields like this weren’t just practical armor; carried by Niatura warriors, they were symbols of identity and power, doubling as ritual objects in ceremonies long after the battle dust had settled. Mounted on a stand, it’s as much a sculpture as it is an artifact.
PLEASE EMAIL US RE: SHIPPING TIMING BEFORE PURCHASING hello@heimweeantiques.com
Early 20th-century Sukuma shield from Tanzania, crafted out of thick buffalo hide. The hide is worked into a broad, almost disc-like form with subtle side indentations and a proud raised boss at its center—both a functional deflector and a visual marker of strength. On the reverse sits a sturdy wooden handle, secured with leather bindings that have aged into a deep, earthy tone. Shields like this weren’t just practical armor; carried by Niatura warriors, they were symbols of identity and power, doubling as ritual objects in ceremonies long after the battle dust had settled. Mounted on a stand, it’s as much a sculpture as it is an artifact.
