Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 3rd July 2012
Lot 489
A Sudan circular hide shield
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £480
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Description
A Sudan circular hide shield, with a central raised and ribbed mound and two cut circles to the edge, with handle, 22.75in (58cm) dia, and a Sudan sword, with a fullered steel blade marked with crescent moons, with leather covered handle and scabbard, 40.5in (103cm) l, with an image of a Sudanese tribesman with similar shield and sword. (3)