Beaded Cameroon Shield - Large

This beaded black Cameroon shield was historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar tribe.  Meticulously crafted from one solid piece of Baobab wood, a sacred wood used for medicinal and ritual purposes for centuries.  This large shield boasts hundreds of hand placed glass beads on manila string in a circular pattern around a dimensional cluster of natural cowrie shells  in the center and edging.  Each one of these shields are one of a kind, collaboratively crafted by a large group of tribespeople to make each piece truly unique. 

This stunning hand made wall piece comes ready to be hung and is the perfect design piece for your home. 

24" W