Fine Ethiopian Rhino Hide Parrying Shield, Buckler:

A durable and well made old parrying shield created with rhino hide and leather stitching. The Shield most likely dates to the late 19th century and is as hard as steel. The shield measures 22 inches

The Ethiopian name for this type of animal hide shield is called ‘Tafa‘ or ‘Gasha‘ and was considered important among warriors and status holders in the Amhara culture. The shi

The authentic animal hide shield is not only used for personal adornment and prestige during ceremonies but also used in battle. The shield was not only for protection from a foe, the warrior would al

Tamberma Peoples, Northern Togo. A buckler well-woven of rushes with applied hide grip and conical central parrying boss capped with hammered brass and set with a silver coin. First half of the 20th c

Vintage Ethiopian Hide Shield. Measures 25 1/2"

2 Abyssinian Ethiopian Hide Shields. Largest size: 28'' x 29.75'' x 5.25'' (71 x 76 x 13 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding

A Somalian Warriors Hide Parrying Shield (Gaschan) 19th to 20th Century. A classic example of circular form, with domed center and typical large hand grip and made from VERY hard Giraffe Hide. The Shi

Original 18th - 19th c. Indo Persian Dahl Buckler Shield | Authentic Indo-Persian, Northern India - Kashmir, Islamic or Sikh , small parrying shield Buckler, Gatka Dhal, of circular convex form with u

East African, late 19th century. Large Ethiopian round animal hide shield with embossed lines and handle to back. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Geor

Antique Ethiopian Large Oromo buffalo hide shield with bullet hole. Size 28 inches diameter. Provenance Ex Private MD collection acquired from ex Tribal Mania

(1) A vintage, leather covered canteen from Afghanistan with stopper and the long handle. DATE c. 1960 DIMENSIONS Width 9 Depth 5 Height 13 in. (2) African Ethiopian Leather Animal Hide Tribal Shield

**First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely shield known as a dhal, a form of a buckler shield comprised of lacquered hide and b

Two Ethiopian Leather Shields. Stretched hide over a rounded wooden frame, concave form with bulbous protrusions around a raised central rib. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1)

Two Ethiopian Leather Shields. Stretched hide over a rounded wood frame, concave form with bulbous protrusions around a raised central rib. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 2

A lacquered hide shield, A lacquered hide shield, possibly North Indian, early 19th century, with a roll rim, fitted with four gilt-copper bosses, a small crescent and a pair of small bosses, and a pa

The hide shield fronting crossed spear and know club.  49in. H

A carved wooden parrying shield with finely etched linear designs. wunda were used in clan war as protection against projectile weapons, such as spears and boomerangs. They were also carried by perfor

A painted / lacquered Indian shield or dhal made of animal hide, possibly rhino hide(?). Painted on reverse side with design in gold on the edges. Condition - As pictured, some wear due to age and use

Ethiopian Leather Shield, made from hippopotamus hide, rolled edge, pointed center with attached handle on the inside, 21" diameter

**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 circular

A Sukuma or Nyaturu Shield Tanzania, 19th to early 20th century Thick hide and wood. A fine old one with wear and polish from use. Provenance: Pascal Vernimmen, Ghent&c

Ethiopian 19th C. Shield : Made from thick dried hide leather. With interior handle, the front with radiating deisgn from the center. 29" across the round $

An excellent example of the type, superbly hand-painted hardened hide with prominent bands and central medallion of fine flowering vinework with four prominent brass bosses, reverse with original cush

An Arussi or Oromo Shield Ethiopia, c. 1950 Made of stretched cow hide. Embossed with raised ribs and alternating oval bosses radiating from a central vertical spine, fine to