Vier schilden van de Ngbandi 1896

"Vier schilden van de Ngbandi" (Four shields of the Ngbandi) is a photograph of four Ngbandi shields from the Central African Republic, taken by Franz Thonner in 1896. Thonner was an Austrian explorer and ethnographer who traveled extensively in Africa, documenting the cultures and traditions of its people. The shields are made of wood and decorated with geometric patterns and motifs, reflecting Ngbandi art and craftsmanship. The photograph serves as a valuable historical and anthropological record, offering a glimpse into the material culture of the Ngbandi people at the end of the 19th century.