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Royal Ceremonial Shield

tall decorative African shield made from carved wood with a face in the center surrounded by a pattern or small human figures

Royal Ceremonial Shield

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Bamileke Peoples, Camaroon

Circa: Early 20^th century

H: 72 inches W: 25 inches

Material: African hard wood

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This powerful large shield, intricately carved out of a single block of “Odum” African wood, displaying several identical figures, are presumed to be the ancestral protectors for the Chief/mask, in the center of the shield.

The shield was used as a symbol of societies with political, administrative, and judicial functions. It was kept in the Chief’s court/palace, only to be displayed during important ceremonies.