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15th October 2009, 10:20 AM
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For fans of African shields
I think his may be a small supply to geographical determination of shields.
Diameter is 37 cm, it is very stout and stony. It was recently acquired I would say in the place of origin - in Karim Lamido (upper Benue river), near Jalingo, northern part of the Taraba State in (north - eastern) Nigeria. Acc to local people it should be shield from Guruntum tribe. Regards, Martin |
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15th October 2009, 03:41 PM
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Very nice - it looks a bit like the shields from Ethiopia & Somalia.
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15th October 2009, 07:44 PM
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A VERY NICE SHIELD, THE CENTER BOSS MAKES ME WONDER IF IT BELONGED TO ONE OF THE AMAZON WARRIOR WOMEN.
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15th October 2009, 07:56 PM
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Yes, I have the same feeling, Vandoo. An it really also evokes some Horn of Africa shields
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15th October 2009, 10:54 PM
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I have the same at home.
 
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16th October 2009, 09:52 AM
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Yes, it is the same. This shield is not so rare (but from far not as common as Wandala or Kirdi or Fulani style). I saw in Nigeria 4 already. I post this thread as some times this round shield used to be allocated to Sudan. Best regards, Martin
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