"Africa : “small Batammaliba Shield”"
Africa: “Small Batammaliba shield”, round basketwork shield, diameter 35 cm with a height of 15 cm, Togo or Benin. Circa 1900/1920. Thanks to the precious book on shields from the Barbier-Mueller Collection, I found the origin of this spectacular shield. If I am not very fond of weapons, I like the shields that I buy regularly, their incredible variety making them a superb collection theme and magnificent decorative objects... See also our Masai, Mongo, Somali and Amhara. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or telephone. Other photos and many other objects in our stores in Pau and Biarritz and on our site: galerielhoste.com. 
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