Dimitri André

Ethnographic / Tribal art auction

Ethnographic / Tribal art auctions

African Art Auction

Beautiful Ngbandi / Yakoma Shield
113 cm high
Fine contrasts between dark and light parts
Some missing fibers especially in the center of the shield (see photos)
Small perforation on one side of the shield
Interior handle in wood almost complete but slotted

Beautiful shield Ngbandi/Yakoma 
113 cm in height
Beautiful contrasts between dark and clear parts
A few missing fibre including at the middle of the shield (see photos)
Small hole on one side of the shield
Inner wooden handle almost complete but split

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braided shield of Congo - wood and fibers - Ngbandi - DR Congo 

Early 20th century - Fair condition, used with visible signs of wear 

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braided shield of Congo - wood and fibers - Ngbandi - DR Congo

Selected by Dimitri André

braided shield of Congo - wood and fibers - Ngbandi - DR Congo

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braided shield of Congo - wood and fibers - Ngbandi - DR Congo

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braided shield of Congo - wood and fibers - Ngbandi - DR Congo