I thought it was a shield because of the tip on the right side.
But the design threw me off because then I thought they were steps.
Glad you posted what it is in the comments. XD
Well, before I looked at your answers, I went through this list of things that I thought it looked like — in this order: an old squashed football, an animal skin with stitching on it, a stone with some design carved into it that means something to someone, but not me — and then, finally, I decided maybe it was a shield. I got it on the 4th try. I guess that’s better than not at all, huh? Great choice for this week.
Lucid Gypsy 
I have no idea what this is Gilly, well done!
A very old Zulu shield honey!
Oooh, what a great design source. I love it!
Good thinking!
Pray, what is this? 🙂
It’s a Zulu shield!
Ah, I see. Looks complex.
Looking forward to the reveal, Gilly! I have no idea …. fascinated.
I thought it was a shield because of the tip on the right side.
But the design threw me off because then I thought they were steps.
Glad you posted what it is in the comments. XD
My grandfather had one like this as well Gilly. Great shot hon! 😀
I had no idea either Gilly…thanks for the heads up
Well, before I looked at your answers, I went through this list of things that I thought it looked like — in this order: an old squashed football, an animal skin with stitching on it, a stone with some design carved into it that means something to someone, but not me — and then, finally, I decided maybe it was a shield. I got it on the 4th try. I guess that’s better than not at all, huh? Great choice for this week.
I didn’t expect that. Thanks.
I figured it was made up of some animal hide, but would never have guessed it was a shield! Its beautiful Gilly.