Wooden Natural Cameroon Shield with Cowrie Shells on Stand | Beaded Triangle Design

Our Wooden Natural Cameroon Shield with Cowrie Shells on a stand is a great way to add character to a shelf or table in your home or office space. This shield showcases cowrie shells throughout the wooden shield hand carved from one piece of wood by the Tikar tribe of Cameroon. The shields are adorned with a combination of glass beads, cowrie shells and manilla string making each shield unique. Traditionally these shields were used as defensive weapons, decor or, ritual objects which symbolizes status and wealth.  No matter what your design or color preference, these artisanal pieces are without a doubt conversation points in any space.  PRODUCT INFORMATION Small shield is 12" W; large shield is 24" W Small shield height on stand 18" H; Large shield on stand 26" H