SHIELD called Goko - Kirdi culture, North of Cameroon - First half of the 20th century

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SHIELD called Goko - Kirdi culture, North of Cameroon - First half of the 20th century

Name: SHIELD called Goko - Kirdi culture, North of Cameroon - First half of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: WRZVJDN2D2
Price: 680 EUR
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680 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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SHIELD called Goko
Kirdi Culture, Northern Cameroon
First half of the 20th century
Iron

Iron shield cut and hammered with a geometric decoration organized around an important cruciform motif, with a median umbo, referring to the stylized figure of the caiman.
Double take on the reverse.

The making of this shield was reserved for the kila, the blacksmith.

Illustrative photograph: Marcel Griaule (1898 - 1956), Kirdi warrior with his shield and helmet, 1932 © Musée du Quai Branly.

Ref. LP: 3207

Ref: WRZVJDN2D2

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Kirdi
Style	Tribal Art (African Shields, Weapons of war of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Shields, Weapons of war 20th century)