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[[File:NganduFront.jpg|100px|right|A Mantuan Ngandu.]] | [[File:NganduFront.jpg|100px|right|A Mantuan Ngandu.]] | ||
A '''Ngandu''' is a traditional, blunt or pointed, oval shaped wooden {{wp|shield}} used by the [[ | A '''Ngandu''' is a traditional, blunt or pointed, oval shaped wooden {{wp|shield}} used by the [[Muntuu people]] of Eastern TBA. Currently, it is used for sporting events and ceremonial purposes. | ||
The shield ranges from 4.2 feet to 4.8 depending on region, and is typically carved out of a single piece of wood, including the handle. Unlike other [[Muntua|Muntuan]] shields, it's primary purpose wasn't for melee, but protection against projectile weapons, especially spears. | The shield ranges from 4.2 feet to 4.8 depending on region, and is typically carved out of a single piece of wood, including the handle. Unlike other [[Muntua|Muntuan]] shields, it's primary purpose wasn't for melee, but protection against projectile weapons, especially spears. | ||
Revision as of 00:17, 28 May 2020
A Ngandu is a traditional, blunt or pointed, oval shaped wooden shield used by the Muntuu people of Eastern TBA. Currently, it is used for sporting events and ceremonial purposes.
The shield ranges from 4.2 feet to 4.8 depending on region, and is typically carved out of a single piece of wood, including the handle. Unlike other Muntuan shields, it's primary purpose wasn't for melee, but protection against projectile weapons, especially spears.