African Rattan Shield, Chad
![front view of african rattan shield from the kirdi and podoko cultures in the border region of chad and cameroon, africa. This raw, organic, tactile shield is made of Rattan, Leather, Raw Cotton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2cf732c304d00001b4da4a/1663016008294-6N90XD6SL7EUMMJ0I3L9/kirdi-rattan-shield-chad-cameroon-african-tribal-shields-morgan-oaks-san-francisco-ca-1.jpg)
![backside view of african rattan shield from the kirdi and podoko cultures in the border region of chad and cameroon, africa. This raw, organic, tactile shield is made of Rattan, Leather, Raw Cotton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2cf732c304d00001b4da4a/1663016009955-U6G5HCUERSO0MOTH5M23/kirdi-rattan-shield-chad-cameroon-african-tribal-shields-morgan-oaks-san-francisco-ca-2.jpg)
![close up handle on african rattan shield from the kirdi and podoko cultures in the border region of chad and cameroon, africa. This raw, organic, tactile shield is made of Rattan, Leather, Raw Cotton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2cf732c304d00001b4da4a/1663016012954-9EEPQPGJXDLXF3TO7B69/kirdi-rattan-shield-chad-cameroon-african-tribal-shields-morgan-oaks-san-francisco-ca-3.jpg)
![close up of african rattan shield from the kirdi and podoko cultures in the border region of chad and cameroon, africa. This raw, organic, tactile shield is made of Rattan, Leather, Raw Cotton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2cf732c304d00001b4da4a/1663016013323-DNHEIYAGJWA3JHCWJAGA/kirdi-rattan-shield-chad-cameroon-african-tribal-shields-morgan-oaks-san-francisco-ca-4.jpg)
![detail shot of african rattan shield from the kirdi and podoko cultures in the border region of chad and cameroon, africa. This raw, organic, tactile shield is made of Rattan, Leather, Raw Cotton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2cf732c304d00001b4da4a/1663016013184-8M68CEORTMN07ANE5TVN/kirdi-rattan-shield-chad-cameroon-african-tribal-shields-morgan-oaks-san-francisco-ca-5.jpg)
African Rattan Shield, Chad
$3,200.00
Kirdi, Podoko cultures, Chad, Cameroon
Early 20th century
Rattan, Leather, Raw Cotton
37 x 9 in. / 94 x 23 cm
Provenance: Ex. Andres Moraga
This raw, organic, tactile shield is from the border region of Chad and Cameroon. It is a beautiful textural object. While appearing to be crudely built, it feels thoroughly modern.
Domestic shipping included. International shipping quoted separately.