Cameroon Beaded Shield - 160.1 Joyful Decor the size and painted pattern

the size and painted pattern vary slightly from piece to piece

showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail

This figure is sure to be a conversation starter and a striking addition to your decor

Size:  62cm H x 18cm W

and the wax then replaced with molten bronze

Cameroon Beaded Shield - 160.1 Joyful Decor the size and painted patternHistorically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon. Each shield is carved from a single piece of Baobab wood a sacred wood used for medicinal and ritual purposes for centuries then covered in hundreds of hand placed beads on manila string in a circular pattern around a dimensional cluster of natural cowrie shells at the centre. These decorative shields are one of