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Nuer Shield With Suspension Cord
This Nuer shield from the South Sudan is made from animal hide, wood, and fiber. Similar shields from the South Sudan were used during battle for both defensive and offensive purposes. Along the center of the umber, lentoid-shaped body of this shield, are fifteen slits in which a long, wooden pole is threaded. The center of the midrib has been pushed outward to form a conical boss. Radiating from this central boss are small raised bumps that have been pushed out from the inside in a repousse technique. There is a length of braided cord tied to the handle on the inside of the central boss. The cords ends have been tied together to create a loop, which could have been used for suspension. This shield has remained in exceptional condition with only a few areas on the inside where the hide has been worn.
49″ x 18″
