A RARE ETHIOPIAN RAS’S SHIELD

A high-quality example of characteristic form, made for a Ras, or member of the Ethiopian nobility and carried at the Emperors court. The body covered in velvet and elaborately set with numerous embos

A durable and well made old parrying shield created with rhino hide and leather stitching. The Shield most likely dates to the late 19th century and is as hard as steel. The shield measures 22 inches

Ethiopia, 19th century Two finely crafted and (apparently) lathe-turned examples, made of extremely thick hide. With openwork brass handle attachment plates. Quite rare. Dimensions Largest is 9 1/2" d

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin (darkened), of oval vaulted form, carved with the representation of a small "kifwebe" mask in the centre, surrounded by flat incised band ornaments, massive handle back

Mounted with a very rare Imperial Russian blade, long, curved and fullered, and struck at the forte in Russian, ZLATOUST 1879, together with a number of control marks. The characteristic cast casein h

A very fine and rare 18-19th? century painted wooden panel, most likely part of an Orthodox Church decoration from Ethiopia. The Wooden panel features three serate religious stories and classic Ethiop

Rare Ethiopian Coptic Manuscript Leaves on Parchment Three double side manuscripts with Arabic writing and design Each page 13 x 9 1/4 in. If you would like to receive more detailed photos, please let

**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

Leather, traces of use. Ethiopia. 44cm

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

This is called Senufo BoBo Mask from the Upper Volta River area of Ethiopia. This one is quite old and it represents something to do with hunting and admiration of the local animals in that region.

(1) A vintage, leather covered canteen from Afghanistan with stopper and the long handle. DATE c. 1960 DIMENSIONS Width 9 Depth 5 Height 13 in. (2) African Ethiopian Leather Animal Hide Tribal Shield

A rare, very fine Ethiopian folk painting on cotton duck of the pilgrimage to the obelisks and the Shrine of the Ark. C. 20th c.; Dimensions: H 32" x W 71"; E132

Signed Captain America Shield and photo collage. This rare shield was signed by Marvel creator Stan Lee. Vowing to serve his country any way he could, young Steve Rogers took the super soldier serum t

RARE GERMAN WW1 MARINE STAMP, 1914-1933 The Stamp has a rare shield with address of factory. Wonderful addition to any collection. Thanks and good luck bidding. Selling on consignment. ESTIMATE PRICE:

Rare Ethiopian Welo opal drilled pear drop strand. For high quality jewelry making. Dimensions: 20cm; Weight: 44.50 ct; Stone Color: white with play-of-color effect.

Exceedingly rare genuine Viking shield ring, handcrafted by a Viking artisan over 1000 years ago! It is size 11 1/4 with a characteristic overlapping prong band and large (just over 1 1/4") bezel with

Rare Antique Ceremonial Shield, Lake Murray, Upper Fly River, PNG, Early 20th C. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 48.5'' x 14.5'' x 1.75'' (123 x 37 x 4 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma,

Bagobo people, carved of a single large section of wood with scrolled grip to reverse. The surface with raised central boss, well-incised with black borders overall. Latter 19th century. Worn, with we

D.R. Congo Wood and rattan 118 x 44,5 cm Provenance: Private collection, Belgium

wood, blackish brown patina, two parallel ridges running vertically through the centre, carved handle, slightly dam., abrasion of paint; the Mongo mainly made basketry shields with characteristic para

Ethiopian parade shield , nineteenth century. In leather hardened upturned edge decorated with lists in golden metal perforated and engraved patterned. Diameter 53 cm.

RARE EUROPEAN SHIELD WARRIOR SHIELD 4 WARRIORS ON HORSE.Province : European style . Make : Made hand forged steel hand hammered and hand chiseled. Dated : Unknown. Surface : Surface of shield has 4 Eu

Mughal work, of hardened hide with worn surface and six steel bosses, each inlaid with gold Quranic inscriptions. Retains its cushion to the reverse. 18th-19th century. Worn. Diameter 51.5cm.