Bamun Shield Oblong - Cameroon - 98.2 Messenger 6 - 13 cm H

6 - 13 cm H

Dimensions: 24

then soaked in mud from a shallow well for a week before being blackened in lamp soot or smoke

Size: H 44cm × W 17cm × D 12cm

Watering:  Oxalis do not like to get too dry otherwise they will wilt

Bamun Shield Oblong - Cameroon - 98.2 Messenger 6 - 13 cm HThis Bamun shield from Cameroon was originally an important part of tribal weaponry, reflecting the spirituality and social beliefs of its people pieces that carried great symbolic meaning and prestige. The bold geometric patterns were designed to dazzle and disorientate opponents in battle. Each shield is handmade, so size and design vary slightly from piece to piece. Design & Aesthetic Visual impact: A high contrast palette of blackened wood and