SOLD: Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda / Burundi

front view of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
front side view of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
detail shot of designs on tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
side view of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
back side of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
front view of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
front side view of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
detail shot of designs on tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
side view of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950
back side of tutsi dance shield from rwanda or burundi. Made of wood and paint, prior to 1950

SOLD: Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda / Burundi

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  • Prior to 1950

  • Wood, paint

  • 23 x 7.5 x 4 in. / 58 x 19 x 10 cm

The bold geometric designs and contrasting colors are typical of the elliptical shields carried by the Tutsi. The shield would be an important element of the visually striking costumes worn by ntore dancers in ceremony (Benitez & Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania).

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