Bamun Shield Large 05 South Africa in 2018 by

South Africa in 2018 by photographer and guide Matt Yardley

We love the subtlety and earthy tones of our Subani soap dishes

made by the Buhera women of Zimbabwe

the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals

Bamun Shield Large 05 South Africa in 2018 byThese Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood. The geometric patterns carved on the shields were designed to create confusion when fighting. Nowadays, the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.