Cameroon Shield Oblong - (3303) Retro Decor approximate due to the handmade

approximate due to the handmade nature of the piece

Hand-delivered locally or available to collect from our King's Cross store

Conversation Starter: Its rich history and intricate design make it an excellent topic of conversation

Frost resistant

Cameroon Shield Oblong - (3303) Retro Decor approximate due to the handmadeCameroon hand carved Bamileke shield Carved from a single piece of wood in an elongated oblong form, the surface cut with the bold geometric patterning historically used by Bamileke carvers designs once said to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle. Originally part of tribal weaponry, shields like this carried real social and spiritual weight, marking status as much as defending against attack. As each is hand carved, size and pattern vary