Cameroon Shield Oblong - 32.9 Rural Scene Each of our Tablecloths designs

Each of our Tablecloths designs are available for a limited time only

Opening diameter: ~ 29cm

This stool is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques

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Cameroon Shield Oblong - 32.9 Rural Scene Each of our Tablecloths designsCameroon hand carved Bamileke shield Carved from a single piece of wood in an elongated oblong form, the surface cut with the bold geometric patterning historically used by Bamileke carvers designs once said to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle. Originally part of tribal weaponry, shields like this carried real social and spiritual weight, marking status as much as defending against attack. As each is hand carved, size and pattern vary