Late 19 th century Hide Shield used by Wa-Chaga

[Cerjak]

Dear PETER
Thank you very much for this old photo, it is exactly the one I was looking for.
Is there a date mentioned for this picture?
I can now also associate this 19th century spear with this shield.
Best
Jean-Luc

[Peter B.]

Hello Jean-Luc,

Here is the complete description of the shield of picture 3 from my last posting including the old photo.
Here is also the reference list for this shield.
Unfortunately there is no date for the picture, just the date of publication.
Are you sure that the spears shown are the same as in your last picture? I think that the spears in the picture are missing the clear central rib of your specimen.

[Cerjak]

Dear Peter
again many thanks for the scans, you are right the central rib seems more pronounced than on the photo however the shape of the spear and the blade seem very similar.
Best
Jean-Luc

[colin henshaw]

Originally Posted by Cerjak

Dear PETER
Thank you very much for this old photo, it is exactly the one I was looking for.
Is there a date mentioned for this picture?
I can now also associate this 19th century spear with this shield.
Best
Jean-Luc

This is a Beja spear from Eastern Sudan.