Original Belgian Congo Late 19th Century Wide Woven Fiber Azande Shield - 24 ½ x 41 Inches French Holsters The lock is marked with

The lock is marked with just a CROWN / P / 30

Beaut: Autoflug

It is in very good condition with only minor scratches

however it is definitely still deteriorated

and it seems for some time before

Original Belgian Congo Late 19th Century Wide Woven Fiber Azande Shield - 24 ½ x 41 Inches French Holsters The lock is marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original wide woven fiber shield attributed to the Azande people of the Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Shields held an important place in African warfare, serving both as practical defensive equipment and as visible symbols of a warriors status and identity. By the 19th century, the Azande were widely regarded as formidable and successful warriors. Their distinctive oblong