Original Belgian Congo Late 19th Century Wide Woven Fiber Azande Shield - 24 ½ x 41 Inches French Holsters It is in very good

It is in very good condition with only minor scratches

It was based on the British paratroopers' Denison smock

and it seems for some time before

All ships of the Imperial Navy bore the title SMS

however it is definitely still deteriorated

Original Belgian Congo Late 19th Century Wide Woven Fiber Azande Shield - 24 ½ x 41 Inches French Holsters It is in very goodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original wide woven fiber shield attributed to the Azande people of the Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Shields held an important place in African warfare, serving both as practical defensive equipment and as visible symbols of a warriors status and identity. By the 19th century, the Azande were widely regarded as formidable and successful warriors. Their distinctive oblong