MONGELIMA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Basketry, wood, vegetable fibers, patina of use.
Rare and old elongated and corrugated shield, wooden handle on the back.
Beginning of the 20th century.
Height : 133 cm. Width : 45,5 cm.
Slight small old accidents.
Literary reference: See a close copy given Mongelima/Boa/So in Jan Elsen's book, " Beauté Fatale ", page 87, fig 104.
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