Cast Sumatran Minangkabau Acehnese Shield with Two Dahl Bucklers

1.) 9" x 9". Cast Sumatran Minangkabau Achnese Shield. Polished brass finish to the face of cast brass buckler with four tie-down loops to the interior. Face of the shield decorated with a central boss surrounded by an eight-point star with geometric patterns surrounded by five bosses over six-point stars.

2.-3.) 9" x 9". Stamped and decorated Dahl Bucklers with outward rolled edges and mounting four bosses securing the interior tie-down loops. Both shields decorated with overlapping floral and wheat chaff designs in polished brass with green and red enameled grounds. Both shields retain their pads, but one is missing a tie down loop.

1.) Good. Interior of shield shows a deep patina with some verdigris on the edges, along with some rasp markings from finishing after casting. Interior is roughly finished. Face polished and possibly painted.

2.-3.) Good. Interior of shields show deep brass patina with some scratches and light dents. Pads show fraying, some stains, and tears. A single loop is missing.

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