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TWO RARE AFRICAN SHIELDS - Luo People a Sudanic group which migrated to Kenya and Tanzania. Two examples, one large, one small, each of cowhide with the hair on, the wooden frame bound with rawhide and embellished with a double horn motif accomplished by cutting away the hair and infilling with white pigment. Early 20th century. Overall length of the larger 60cm./ 24 inches. Condition II