Early 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 circular

Western/Central Africa, Cameroon or Chad, Mandara/Wandala (sometimes Kirdi), ca. early 20th century CE. A massive shield, made of iron overlaid with water buffalo horn and painted with a dark red cros

Africa, 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 by

**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 fro

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 C

Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A steel processional cross with elaborate lattice work and a central Christ figure, decorated on both sides, so that his face is shown one way and h

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden headrest used by its owner to preserve his/her coiffure while asleep. Carved from a single piece of wood, th

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal-sized steel cross with elaborate lattice work designs and multiple smaller crosses along the peripheries. A thi

**Originally Listed At $100** East Africa, Ethiopia, probably Oromia region, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden headrest with delicate, elaborate incised decoration on its expos

**Originally Listed At $150** Africa, Ethiopia, ca. 1930 to 1950 CE. A striking religious icon delineated in rich tempera on wood in a hand-carved integral wood frame decorated with an incised rope mo

SCARCE UNITED STATES LIFE SAVING SERVICE BADGELate 19th/Early 20th CenturyShield-form brass badge.2.25" x 2". Provenance:The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.

Early 20th-century shield (known as a kliau or klebit), Mualang-Dayak people, West Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia. Honey-colored wood with black and red-brown pigments outlining the features of

Sioux Warrior Ceremonial Water Vessel, Early 20th Centurybuffalo bladder skin, woodVessel: 57 x 6 1/2 in. (144.78 x 16.51 cm.), Arrow: 24 in. (60.96 cm.)"Sometimes a Sioux boy would slip away to

Set of 8 early 20th century shield-back fan medallion inlaid chairs, comprising two armchairs and 6 side chairs. [37 1/2" H x 22" W x 18" D; 18" H to seat].

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.

(pair) Italian Neoclassical giltwood wall sconces, early 20th c., shield-form backplate, issuing two scrolled arms with dolphins, each ending in a faux candle, in need of wiring, approx 18.25"h, 14.25

Pair of Indonesian Spoons (Nura Dikun) Timor, Early 20th C. Buffalo horn, blonde and dark brown. Size: 1) 7.5'' x 2.25'' x 1'' (19 x 6 x 3 cm); 2) 8'' x 2'' x 1'' (20 x 5 x 3 cm).

Painted Pine 4-panel United States Shield, Americana, 20th Century, painted red, white and blue with gold stars. 39.5h x 29.5w in. Provenance: Sotheby's, N.Y. April 30, 1988, lot 3138. Includes Tim Hu

Large early 20thC Patriotic shield in orig surface - 30 1/2" tall x 24" wide

By Neumiester, Charleston, South Carolina, late 19th/early 20th century. Mahogany shield back chairs with carved splats, over upholstered seats on square tapering legs with spade feet. H38 3/4" W21" D

Louis XVI style gilt painted wall mirror, early 20th c., having shield crest, flanked by foliate motifs, over shaped frame with beaded trim, encasing flat mirror plate, approx 71"h, 35"w, 65.4lbs Star

American Birdseye Maple Dressing Table, early 20th c., the shield shaped mirror on a curved yoke, to a stepped serpentine top base with a conforming frieze drawer, on graceful square tapered cabriole

4 Vintage Balinese Shadow Puppets, Early 20th C. Water buffalo leather. Including a tiger, water buffalo, figure and fire monster Gayon. Size: Ranging from: 24'' x 23'', (61 x 58 cm) to 40'' x 18'', (

Set of Three Roycroft Porcelain Plates, early 20th c., by Buffalo Pottery, dia. 10 in. Provenance: Treadway Toomey, Sept. 15, 2013, lot 129; Estate of Eric Bloomquist, Bloomington, IL