Bamun Shield Small 12 Each bowl would have been

Each bowl would have been used to prepare and serve food or used for storage for many years

These containers were traditionally used to store honey

to send messages over long distances as well as announcing important ceremonies

with the central design of the stool carrying its own story

Bamun Shield Small 12 Each bowl would have beenThese 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.