That is a gorgeous Nias shield as well, and yes, I can truly relate to the "recovering" as well!!**grin**
There was also one of the woven rattan shields offered recently and I think that one went for about $700 as well.
Here's a few more of mine...the last one is a duplicate/reproduction/fake, your choice.
I started out making a miniature version to go with a resin sculpture and by the time I finished I said "what the heck" and gave it a try....the original Bagobo shiled that I patterned it after was being offered for $2700 by a site that now has 3 more, all inlaid with MOP and priced even higher.
The two art shields I love and felt much better after seeing several in the mugshot thread, knowing that I wasn't alone in my appreciation of them.....they're huge, heavy and the carving is wonderful.
The one old Indian dahl shield is Hippopotomus hide and is the most "proven" of all of my suspected battle pieces from anywhere, as there's a musketball hole that has a copper patch riveted over it.
In case anyone ever asks, hippo hide definitely won't stop a bullet!!! LOL!
Mike
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