A Beja Hippotamus hide shield from Sudan.

These shields where used in the famous Madhi wars of the British forces against the against the Hadendoa Beja " Fuzzie-Wuzzies "( due to their hairstyle)

​This example is still in excellent condition.

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 19th century

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Size total: 60 cm

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                  ​€ 850,-  + Shippingcosts

 

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