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KNIVES SWORDS ARMOR MATCHLOCK FLINTLOCK DAGGER PISTOL SWORD CANNON
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LOT 283:
A RARE SUDANESE HIDE SHIELD
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Sold for: $500
Start price:
$
250
Estimated price :
$500 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
On the full lot's price and commission
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A RARE SUDANESE HIDE SHIELD
A very seldom-encountered form carried by the Beja of Northern Sudan, composed of thick hide with a semicircular notch at either side. With integral molded, original grip intact. Second half of the 19th century. The Beja were among the most committed followers of Muhammad Ahmad bin Abdullah bin Fahal, the renowned Mahdi of Sudan. Minor deformation. Diameter 56.3cm/22.16?.
