Beaded Bamun Shield 02 Style with dried foliage and

Style with dried foliage and florals or simply by itself

As the Tonga stool is used as a portable seat which is carried to neighbouring communities for ceremonies and gatherings they often vary in size

the wood shows beautiful signs of wear and patina

They are renowned for their exceptional wood carving skills

Beaded Bamun Shield 02 Style with dried foliage andThese shields are hand carved from one piece of indigenous wood and hand finished with beads, cowrie shells and Manilla string. Their design was inspired by the defensive shields once used by the hunters and warriors of the Tikar tribe of Cameroon, but they are now designed as ritual objects to symbolise status and wealth. They work perfectly as a decorative piece for any space. As they are handmade, each shield may vary slightly. Stand is included.