Shield "upwal" - Kenya, Turkana

Schild, "upwal" Turkana, Kenya Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 72 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Schilde waren äusserliche Zeichen des Status und der Klanzugehörigkei

A Turkana shield Kenya Cured hide, of classic rectangular form, with central wooden shaft and hand grip on the reverse, with painted inventory number 'T358' to reverse, raised on bespoke mount.H: 21,

A very nice old and field used Animal Hide shield from the Turkana peoples of Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 18 x 10.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Dr. Brian Healy Estate, New York.

An aged African shield likely from the Turkana people of Kenya, made from a very thick animal hide. Stands freely, measures 22 1/2" H x 9" W x 7" L *note - some cracking present

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.]

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

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.

**Originally Listed At $350** Africa, Kenya, Turkana peoples, ca. 20th century CE. An excellent carved wooden head rest of elegant form, featuring two slender legs, curved inwards, and a bowed top. Na

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,

Masai hide shield, Kenya, of lenticular form decorated with white, red and black pigment, together with 2 Masai wood and metal lion hunting spears. (MCON1200/3) {WK} Property Title: Measurements:Shiel

**Originally Listed At $950** Central Africa, Kenya, Turkana, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved wooden war club created by the Turkana peoples, of a characteristic shape

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

A group of two African style utilitarian objects. 20th century. ++ Yoruba style stool with five figures. Nigeria. 23" x 16". ++ Masai style shield. Kenya. 4" x 27".

African leather shield, Turkana Tribe . Acquired by consignor's Father in 1955 on an African trip. Approx. 38" long and 13 1/2" wide

**Originally Listed At $150** East Africa, Kenya, Turkana tribe, ca. mid-20th century CE. A set of two forged-carbon-steel fighting knives worn on the wrist known as ararait. The elliptical blades are

Kenya, Turkana People, the circular blade well-wrought and edged. With its rawhide liner, blade guard fragmentary. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 13.5cm. Condition III

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

African Turkana Kenya Elmolo Butter Container. Decorated wood, hide. It measures 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable biddin

Headrest, wood and metal, likely Turkana, Kenya, first half of the 20th century. Approximate size 6.25"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Older Gourd shaped container "Eburi" of camel skin with wooden stopper, Turkana tribe, from Kenya. 14". Used for Water and Milk. Weight 2 pds 4 oz. PROVENANCE: A NYC/Charleston SC Private Estate. The

All are Antique and Older. 1- Turkana Akarum Milk Jug and Lid Kenya African, c. 1900 measures 13". 2- Turkana Milk Container with leather lid, base and straps, decorated with hot iron one side. 3&4- T

Four older Turkana and Masai Tribe Kenya Wood Containers. The smallest is a container with braided lther strap 5 1/4". The tallest at 11" has no top. The other two with lether tops are used as milk co