Bamun Shield Oblong - Cameroon - 190.4 Jazz as the baskets are used

as the baskets are used to winnow grain even today

Size: 210cm (L) × 75cm (W)

The bride carries hers as a good-luck charm

Another style of bride and groom

Bamun Shield Oblong - Cameroon - 190.4 Jazz as the baskets are usedThis 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