A RARE SHAPED LEATHER SHIELD, WITH INBUILT SWORD, FROM SHILUK PEOPLE E.AFRICA ( No 6295

This is a rare leather shield from the Shilluk people of East Africa. Has a simple form, mimicking soft shell turtle with a wooden stick handle that is attached to the shield at the back.EX UK collection The turtle shape features at the centre. There is a sword inserted, with the arrow as its handle. The patina has a soft sheen and has a sheen from handling. In good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 60cm .