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Fine Borana/Sakuya Hide Dance Shield, the obverse with finely punched concentric banding around...

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Fine Borana/Sakuya Hide Dance Shield, the obverse with finely punched concentric banding around...
Fine Borana/Sakuya Hide Dance Shield
the obverse with finely punched concentric banding around a central boss, the reverse with a grip spanning a painted geometric design in red and black; with cord hanger set with pompoms, dia. 13" - 33 cm., Kenya, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Note: Another example of this class of shield is in the collection of The Newark Museum.
See illustration
Est. $500/750