Maasai Shield

Schild Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 102 cm. B 72 cm. Provenienz: - Manfred Zirngibl (1938-2014), Passau. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsa

East African Maasai Shield, Early 20th C. The elliptical painted leather shield with red and black decoration, wood handle to the back. Provenance: Farrow Fine Art, San Rafael, CA. Size: 39'' x 26'' x

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

Painted cowhide leather shield, bound to wood frame with wood handle. Along with two wood handled spears with iron blades. Also includes milk gourd with leather straps, beaded decoration. Fading of pa

Schild Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 84 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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 large example of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrica

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.

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

3pc African Maasai Shield and clubs. Club is 41 inches long Dimensions: H: 28 inches: W: 18 inches --- US Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus

Schild Massai, Kenia / Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Leder, Holz. H 84 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich. Schilde waren äusserliche Zeichen des Status und der Klanzugehörigkeit des Besitze

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

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

These appear vintage in age and shows fur loss and ware throughout. See photos for lot details.Measurements: 15 "W x 25"HTransport Fee $25

Old African Maasai Warrior ShieldOld Kenyan/Tanzanian Maasai warrior shield; decorated with two half circles and center cross pattern, wrapped edges (considerable wear); L: 38"

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

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,

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

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

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

Dimensions: H 17.25" x W 11.25" x D 2.75" Condition: Some paint chipping. Wear throughout.

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