This is a very rare shield from Bengal, India used by the Sentali people residing in the area. In contrary to many hand shields, this shield has its concave side facing out. One of the photos below shows an a group of Sentali people holding similar shields. The steel disk is mounted with steel/brass dome in the center and decorated with 10 smaller steel/brass domes and engraved brass circles. The two handles one in a blade and one in a ring shape are attached to the steel disk with steel rivets. This is a very unusual authentic piece dated to the late 19 C. Very good condition.