Shield – Plant fibre – Tamberma – Togo

Old and unique hand woven shield from the Tamberma people of Togo. Tribally used condition with traces of wear and tear.

The Tamberma, a group belonging to the Batammariba, occupy the area of Koutammakou, which is located in the north-eastern part of Togo, on the border with Benin; the valley, which takes its name from this people, was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2004 due to the way in which this population lives in harmony with its territory and for the typical fortified houses they build .

Provenance: former private Italian collection

Object:	Shield
Ethnic group:	Tamberma
Country:	Togo
Material:	Plant fibers
Period:	Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	15x28x28 cm
Weight:	350 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear