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Antique Toposa shield
$971.89
£719.64
€815
CA$1,342.41
A$1,437.72
CHF 772.91
MX$17,461.92
NOK 9,766.06
SEK 8,941.55
DKK 6,211.33
About the Item
Beautiful early 20th century Toposa shield, made of leather and wood. Collected from a private Parisian collection and mounted on a custom made metal display. A Toposa shield is a traditional weapon used by the Toposa, an ethnic group in South Sudan. The shield, often made of thick hide, was an important part of their war dress, along with a long throwing spear. The Toposa were known for their cattle drives and cattle fights, and used the shield as a protection when attacking and fending off enemies
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Haaltert, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10672247541012
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