African Hide Leather Shield

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An African tribal shield. Mixed media with leather, hide, and other elements. Hand applied polychrome pigment decoration with geometric patterns and other forms. No apparent signature.Dimensions: 38 X

(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

Design. 20th century. 30 inches x 20 inches. Hide, leather, grass and wood. Hand painted geometric design. 2) Small 20th century hide shield. 16 inches x 10 inches. Shield being sold with metaleasel.

Zulu African painted hide shield. Red and black geometric designs on a cream tone ground. Leather wrapped edges. 25.5 x 40in.

Lot 147 African Shields, Group of 2 one large wood shield decorated with paint and leather, one small animal hide shield larger: 35 x 35 x 8 inches smaller: 19 1/2 x 12 x 1 inches Provenance: From an

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

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Africa; late 19th- early 20th century Of domed form with everted rim. Equipped with original handle and suspension strap, a rarity thus. Dimensions ~22" diameter (55.9 cm)

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

3 African Leather Shields. Largest size: 36.75'' x 17'' (93 x 43 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

Late 19th Century. African leather shield with original pigment, 36"h. 26"w. And most likely Papua/New Guinea bow, 57.5"l. and leather quiver of bamboo arrows. Together with a decorative Australian ab

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

Kenyan / Massai? African tribal hide shield with polychrome decoration. 37"H x 25"W x 8"D

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

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

Vintage African molded leather shield, Ethiopia, circular form, with central point, thick leather coating with applied handle at back, used for traditional funeral ceremonies, approx 8"h, 18"diam; 3.2

Item/Description: African Warrior Shield with handle. Rectangular. Material: Animal hide and wood. Dimensions: Length: 45 1/2"; Width: 18 1/2". Condition: Wear, Age. Hole. Age: Unknown. Provenance: Pr

The cow hide leather combat shield, with central wooden pole support and double row of openings for leather strips, having a finger-grip on the back left side which leaves the right hand free to carry

Indo-Persian Hide 'Dhal' Leather Shield, North Tulwar Sikh, Mughal era, 19th c., 15 3/4" diam., 2 1/2" deep. Worn, age and use patina.

African Arussi Hippopotamus Hide Shield, Ethiopia. Size: 25'' x 25'' x 7'' (64 x 64 x 18 cm).

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Antique African Oromo Buffalo Hide Shield, Ethiopia. Size: 26.5'' x 27.5'' x 4.5'' (67 x 70 x 11 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.