Bamun Shield Small 09 Their design was inspired by

Their design was inspired by the defensive shields once used by the hunters and warriors of the Tikar tribe of Cameroon

A blend of nature's legacy and traditional British craftsmanship

A Dogon post of this quality is rare find

their designs are considered to be amongst the finest and most beautiful of the African dolls

Each container has unique design details and the lids are known for having stylised carvings

Bamun Shield Small 09 Their design was inspired byThese Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood. The geometric patterns carved on the shields were designed to create confusion when fighting. Nowadays, the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.