Maasai Kenya shield, the polychrome asymetric shield of

Maasai Kenya shield, the polychrome asymetric shield of cowhide with white rod and black pigments in abstract linear design, with leather binding and a wood handle on back, showing age and use, 37"l

Maasai Kenya shield, the polychrome asymetric shield of cowhide with white rod and black pigments in abstract linear design, with leather binding and a wood handle on back, showing age and use, 37"l

Kikuyu/Maasai, East Africa, Polychrome leather shield with striking asymmetrical design, Maasai, Kenya; slight feel of use on the handle on back, age uncertain, 34"h. Provenance: Retired Southern Cali

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Age-appropriate condition as shown in photos, with some polychrome paint still visible, cracked and chipped center bottom. Ovoid shield, wood, polychrome; Maasai people,

A polychrome hide shield. Kenya, Masai. 20th century.35 1/2"h x 25"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: These shields were carried by Masai warr

19th c. Maasai Painted Buffalo Hide Shield, elliptical shape, leather is sewn onto a wooden frame and wrapped with leather strips, surface is decorated in red, black and white in crescent and triangul

TRIBAL: Maasai Shield, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide, pigment, painted hide shield of ovate form, wear consistent with age and use, approximately 36" h. [PROVENANCE: Davis Collection.]

A Maasai Shield with geometric designs. Leather, pigment. Kenya. 35” x 28”. Condition: Surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

A Maasai Shield with geometric designs. Leather, pigment. Kenya. 30” x 26”. Condition: Surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

Of a slightly irregular oval form with pointed tips. Such shields were used by the tribe of cattle breeders Maasai in wars, hunting, or ritual purposes. The wooden body is covered with buffalo skin wh

TRIBAL: Maasai Warrior's Shield and Spears, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide, pigment, metal, painted hide shield of ovate form with two spears, wear consistent with age and use including some paint loss,

Wood, hide, and polychrome pigment. Dimensions: H 41" x W 22" x D 5" Condition: Patina and surface wear consistent with age.

cow or buffalo hide, polychrome paint, min. dam., traces of usage and abrasion; these "heraldic shields" can certainly be compared with those of Europe's medieval knights. Based on the way a shield wa

A Maasai Painted Hide Shield and Milk Gourd Kenya or Tanzania, Circa 20th Century A.D. Height 39 inches (99 cm). Property from the Collection of Fred W. Everett, The Villages, Florida Provenance: Roya

A pair of Maasai weapons and armor. Kenya. 20th century. ++ Maasai spear. Comes apart in two parts. 45 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1". ++ Maasai style shield. Some pigment loss. 4" x 19" x 3". Condition: May not

African Maasai People calabash gourd, Kenya or Tanzania, 19th/20th century, the baseball bat-shaped vegetable etched with birds, shields, and geometric designs, further mounted with beaded leather and

A vintage to antique Maasai shield from the grasslands of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, where such shields were used in warfare, hunting, and rites of passage. A buffalo hide sewn onto a woode

African painted wood 'Sirata' shield in oval form, from the semi-nomadic Maassai people of Kenya Circa mid 1900s. The shield if composed of hide, wood, pigment, and leather. 38 1/2" H

Large handmade tribal shield thought to be Maasai. Features a oval form with elaborate polychrome decoration with a natural skin and a wrapped wood frame. Measures 35" x 24". Good overall condition wi

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **First Time At Auction** Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Masai

Africa, Kenya and Northern Tanzania, Massai peoples tribal warrior shield circa 1950s or later Elongo type which is blessed with protective charms to ensure the warriors safe return. 39" H x 22" WSan

Kenya, with painted decoration, approximate size 42" x 27".

DESCRIPTION: African Kenyan Masai Maasai shield comprised of hide with fur still on the front, painted with white and black hues. Finished with hide handle along back. CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Kenya DI

SET OF 8 DECORATIVE HEPPLEWHITE POLYCHROME SHIELD BACK CHAIRS RESTING ON TAPERD LEGS AND SPADE FEET; 39.5"H X 21"W X 18"D