Bamun Shield 03 Width 23 9

Width 23 9

These food bowls are increasingly rare to come by and would have been hand carved by the women of the community using an adze

They are traditionally worn during dances at ceremonies and are thought to frighten and chase away those with evil intentions

It is hand carved from acacia wood

This fertility doll has been exclusively designed by us at Khayni

Bamun Shield 03 Width 23 9These 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.