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Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
About the Item
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural pigment
Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm).
Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium (before 1959).
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Repaired: A crack on the rear has been repaired, it does not go through all the way to the front of the shield. The work was done in Belgium by the previous owner, it blends in with the natural wood color. No structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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