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Dinka Tortoise Shell Shield
Southern Sudan
Tortoise Shell Hand Shield. Dinka Culture, Southern Sudan
This small tortoise carapace hand shield would have been a prestige item owned by a Dinka warrior. The naturally-patterned and textured tortoise shell has been attached to a bamboo shaft, and mounted onto a finely forged iron blade.
Ex Private Collection, UK
Estimated Period: Early 20th Century (1940’s)
