Large Brass anklets Benin African Tribal Jewellery Antiques

£175.00

 

A particularly fine Somalian  Gashan shield

A small shield made from a double layer of hippo hide.

A very strong shield with stamped pattern  on front with nice geometric detail on the inside and on the handle

12 inches, 30cm diameter. Circa late 19th century, Somalia

 

Description

Large Brass anklets Benin African Tribal Jewellery Antiques

large anklets with cowrie shell decoration Benin, for similar see Pitt rivers collection

Period 19th century