Hand carved from one piece of wood by the Tikar tribe of Cameroon makes each shield unique. The shields are adorned with a combination of glass beads, cowrie shells and manilla string.Theseshields were originally used as means of defense, as well as decorative and ritual objectswhich in Cameroon symbolizes status and wealth.The shield comes with a wall fitting to make it easy for wall hanging.Optional metal and wood display stand.Origin:Cameroon