Strange Shield for Discussion

drac2k · 2nd February 2024, 04:16 PM

Looking at the top of the shield, there appears to be a hole; if so there was probably a metal boss there at one time. This, as well as the handhold set up inside of the item, makes me think that it was always a shield.
The colors and the artwork made me also think that this item was Ethiopian or that surrounding area.
Once again the material of the "item," would be most helpful in providing other clues.

2nd February 2024, 04:16 PM	#9
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Looking at the top of the shield, there appears to be a hole; if so there was probably a metal boss there at one time. This, as well as the handhold set up inside of the item, makes me think that it was always a shield. The colors and the artwork made me also think that this item was Ethiopian or that surrounding area. Once again the material of the "item," would be most helpful in providing other clues.