Up for sale is this very good and rare hide shield of the Beja people residing in North Sudan and Eritrea, along the shores of the red see. The shield is round, 24 inches in diameter with two semi round recesses and with a 6 ½ inch tall central dome. It is made from heavy hide, most probably elephant hide. Very good condition. Old repairs on the hide. The carrying leather strap is torn in the middle. in one of the side recesses. An authentic rare item.