"Shield Called Goko - Kirdi Culture, North Of Cameroon - First Half Of The 20th Century"
SHIELD called GokoKirdi culture, Northern Cameroon
First half of the 20th century
Iron
H. : 91 ; L. 53 cm
Iron shield cut and hammered with a geometric decoration organised around a large cruciform motif, with a median umbo, referring to the stylised figure of the caiman.
Double grip on the reverse.
The making of this shield was reserved for the kila, the blacksmith.
Illustration : Marcel Griaule (1898 - 1956), Kirdi warrior with his shield and helmet, 1932 © Musée du Quai Branly.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. LP : 3207
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