Sold2020Collector's Lot of 4 African Headrests4 African carved wood headrests: one Kambatta Arussi from Ethiopia; 2 Karamojong from Northern Uganda/Kenya; one Oromo from Ethiopia. Early/mid 20th c. Sizes: 1) 6'' x 6'' x 5'' (15 x 15 x 13 cm); 2)See Sold Price
Sold2023Early 20th C. Ethiopian Shield, Hippopotamus / Buffalo**Originally Listed At $800** Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, Amarro peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large decorative shield made from the hide of either a hippopotamus or buffalo. The circularSee Sold Price
Sold2021Solomon Islands Shield, Early 20th C.Solomon Islands Shield, Early 20th C. Shield of coiled rattan twined with vine-strip, long with rounded ends. Size: 26'' x 8'' (66 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2021Aboriginal Australian Shield, Early 20th C.Aboriginal Australian Shield, Early 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 25'' x 10.5'' x 3.5'' (64 x 27 x 9 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2021East African Maasai Shield, Early 20th C.East African Maasai Shield, Early 20th C. The elliptical painted leather shield with red and black decoration, wood handle to the back. Provenance: Farrow Fine Art, San Rafael, CA. Size: 39'' x 26'' xSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ehtiopian hide shiled, 20th century.A handheld hide shield. Ethiopia. 20th century. 4 1/2" d x 18 1/2"diam. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.See Sold Price
Sold2020French 10 arm scrolled iron chandelierFrench 10 arm scrolled iron chandelier with shield. Early 20th century. 30"h x 46"l x 24"dSee Sold Price
Sold2022Amhara Velvet and Silk Embroidered Cape "Lembde",Velvet and Silk Embroidered Cape ("Lembde"), Amhara People, Ethiopia, Early 20th C. Cape of velvet, cotton and silk worn by warriors and officials of the Emperor. Such capes were originally made fromSee Sold Price
Sold2017Low Stool Or NeckrestGurage people, Ethiopia, Early 20th C. Wood with metal and fiber, deep, dark, oily patina, 5.50"H x 6.25" W. Private collection, NY and FL Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When yoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Bagobo Shield, Philippines, Early 20th C.A Bagobo Shield. Wood, beads, and mirror. Early 20th century. Mindanao, Philippines. 41 1/2" x 17 1/8". The shield is made from a single piece of light wood, making it maneuverable both as a defensiveSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Mambila Woven Shield, Cameroon, Early 20th C.African Mambila Woven Shield, Cameroon, Early 20th C. Woven palm ribs in a large oval shape with semi-circular cut-outs top and bottom. Provenance: Douglas Dawson Textiles and Ethnographic Arts, ChicaSee Sold Price
Sold20242 Lakhai (Lakai) Embroidered Shields, Afghanistan, Early 20th C.2 Lakhai (Lakai) Embroidered Shields, Afghanistan, Early 20th C. Crafted from wool with a cotton backing, this piece is adorned with intricate silk embroidery and finished with delicate silk tassels.See Sold Price
Sold202320th C. Ethiopian Silvered Brass Processional CrossOriginally listed at $750... East Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early 20th century CE. A sizable processional cross made from silvered brass that is mounted atop a conical shaft adorned in triangular patternsSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. Ethiopian Wood Triptych St. Abune Aregawi**Originally listed at 250** Ethiopia, ca. early 20th century CE. A carved wooden triptych, painted in colorful tempera hues with depictions of Saint Abune Aregawi, one of the nine saints who came froSee Sold Price
Sold2023AZTEC TLALOC CHAQUIRA BEADED PARADE SHIELDAztec beaded parade shield, Mexico, early 20th c., chaquira beads, on wood frame, depicting Tlaloc rain god, leather handle to back, approx 18.5"diam, 2lbs Start Price: $80.00See Sold Price
Sold2022Aborigine Shield, Western Desert, early 20th century, incised with abstracted linear designs on bothAborigine Shield, Western Desert, early 20th century, incised with abstracted linear designs on both sides, (age cracks in the wood), lg. 29 1/4 in.See Sold Price
Sold2024A Continental Brass and Iron Shield-form MirrorA Continental Brass and Iron Shield-form Mirror Early 20th Century Height 37 x width 20 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach. Property from the Collection of William L. Bernhard and Catherine CahSee Sold Price
Sold2021Three Aboriginal Shields (wunda) Australia, earThree Aboriginal Shields (wunda) Australia, early 20th century Wood with natural pigments, each grooved in geometric patterns on both sides. In good condition, probably original as collected, stains fSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two Aboriginal Shields (wunda) Australia, earlyTwo Aboriginal Shields (wunda) Australia, early 20th century Wood with natural pigments, each grooved in geometric patterns on both sides. In good condition, probably original as collected, stains froSee Sold Price
Sold2021Edwardian Adam style painted shield back setteeEdwardian Adam style painted shield back settee, Early 20th c., George III style, shield back painted in flower urn design, with trailing peacock feathers and bellflowers, seat upholstered in striatedSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ethiopian Carved Wood Honey PotEthiopian Honey Pot, Jima People, Ethiopia, East Africa, Early 20th C. Wood. Size: 29"H x 22"D (73.5 x 56 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. JeSee Sold Price
Sold2018New Guinea Ramu River Shield, Ex Rockefeller CollectionNew Guinea Ramu River Shield, late 19th/early 20thc. Of oval form, the top with a thin triangular section carved in relief with spirit faces. With holes on either side for the original cane bindinSee Sold Price
Sold2024Newcomb College Diploma and Pottery Plaque, early 20th c., Shield- H.- 6 7/8 in., W.- 6 1/8 in., D.-Newcomb College Diploma and Pottery Plaque, early 20th c., consisting of a Bachelor's Degree diploma for Lucille Brakenridge, from June 1914; together with a glazed pottery shield plaque for Newcomb CSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Ethiopian Wooden Religious TriptychAfrica, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A gorgeous painted wooden triptych from the unique Ethiopian Christian tradition. The central image is of Mary with the Christ Child, surrounded bySee Sold Price
Jun 27Capitoliumart s.r.l.Small Ethiopian Ras shield in red velvet and metal studs. Ethiopia, early 20th cent. .€120
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