Neur shield, Sudan - Lot 103

Lot n° 103
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Neur shield, Sudan - Lot 103
Neur shield, Sudan 19th century Bleached leather with embossed and stippled circles and lines H. 133 cm - L. 38 cm Provenance : Stefan Dahomey Ashoka Arts Gallery, London, UK A foliate-shaped shield, its taut leather surface is marked with fine dotted patterns that evoke the scarification marks of the Nilotic peoples of southern Sudan. Padded folds in the center of the shield ensure its rigidity. The irregular surface moves beautifully, giving it a light look.
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