Cameroon Shield - (TR6102) Book worked from the fibre of

worked from the fibre of the raffia vinifera palm

uniform and smooth surface

A cushion made from indigo adire cloth — possibly the most recognisable indigo textile of West Africa

and its silversmiths have long expressed that faith in metalwork

Cameroon Shield - (TR6102) Book worked from the fibre ofCameroon hand carved Bamileke shield Carved from a single piece of wood in an elongated oblong form, the surface cut with the bold geometric patterning historically used by Bamileke carvers designs once said to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle. Originally part of tribal weaponry, shields like this carried real social and spiritual weight, marking status as much as defending against attack. As each is hand carved, size and pattern vary