A fine and old Washkuk war shield

A fine and old Washkuk war shield, Kwoma-Washkuk; Papua New GuineaThe shield of classical form, and carved in near-hemispherical shape, the surface with typical clan designs of the Washkuk region poss

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

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

"Hipag" are minor war deities and are invoked during ceremonies dealing with violence and aggressive actions. These deities are firmly associated with headhunting and sorcery, and they may also be the

This is a very rare old Washkuk Minja board; Nkuma peoples, Amaki village, Papua New Guinea. The board measures 45 inches tall x 9 inches wide. Field collected C. 1979 by John C. Edler, former curator

A DAYAK WAR SHIELD, Borneo, of classical form and style, the shield decorated with curvilinear patterns and remains of horizontal bands of applied hair, fine signs of age, use and wear. The rows of ha

Fine Old Chinese Jade Plaque with the deity of war motif , late Qing period , size: 7.5 X 3.4 X 0.75 CM , weight:55.8 grams

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

A Carved wooden Yena Figure with mineral pigment painted face and overall stylized form. Washkuk people, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea - Field collected by John C. Edler, C 1986. The Yena sculpture

A Carved wooden Yena Figure with mineral pigment painted face and overall stylized form. Washkuk people, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea - Field collected by John C. Edler, C 1986. The Yena sculpture

South East Pacific Wood War Shield With Red And White Polychrome Pigment. Estimated more than 75 yrs old. Oceanic art is the creative works made by the native peoples of the Pacific Islands and Austra

12 Silver Conchos and a Brass 3” x 2 ¾” Civil War Style Shield Belt Buckle

Captured in 1882 by the Confederates. Other interesting facts printed below. Fine condition. Old framed & backboard. Sight sized. 19x15 1/4.

African Wood Sculpture Mumuye A922 Provenance: DE accessioned from the Bowers Museum African wood sculpture from the Mumuye culture of Nigeria. Old hardwood with fine patina. Pre-war. 19? high. Part

Knight in blue and yellow, with helmet, sword and shield. Post War. Condition excellent; box very good.

Zulus charging with knobkerrys, spears and shields. Post War circa 1946-1959. 8 Pieces. Mint to near mint condition. Comic label box in excellent condition.

Zulus charging with knobkerrys, spears and shields. Post War circa 1946-1959. 8 Pieces. Excellent to very good condition. "Comic Label" box in poor condition with tears throughout.

This is a rare and superb Kwoma War Chief’s Pig Skin shield, Kwoma Washkuk, east Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Wood and rattan frame with stretched wild boars hide, signs of use and wear. Field

One Knight with sword and shield. Unboxed. Post War. Condition very good.

2 Knights with original boxes. (one shield detached) Post War. Untied. Condition good.

6 pieces. Unboxed. Post War. Condition very good. One shield and one sword detached.

Fine Folk Art Carved Civil War Mirror Frame, dated January 1. 1863, the day Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Fine original condition. Glass is old but not original. H 25-5/8" x W 22-

A Union Pacific Railroad china plate in the "Portland Rose pattern. It measures 7 1/8" in diameter. It has a Syracuse (OPCo) Old Ivory hallmark and a fine UP Shield logo with the unique rhyme. The foo

Post war issue. 12 pieces. One loose shield, otherwise excellent condition. Unboxed.