7.2215 African Art: Kongo - Basonge tribe - Ancestor protection shield - 59cm

Country: Kongo, Central Africa

Tribe: Basonge

Usage: This shield was used to communicates with the ancestors and to asked for their blessing and protection. The white represented their Ancestors, while the black and red the tribal members.

Size: 59cm

Comment:  The shield has a good patina especially at the grip.