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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Shield, Hippopotamus / Buffalo**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

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Ethiopian shieldLeather, traces of use. Ethiopia. 44cm

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A Fine Old Ethiopian ShieldThe 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

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Vintage Afghan Leather Canteen & Ethiopian Shield(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

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Ethiopian Tribal Arrusi Shield Inlaid w/ Copper & Nickel25"H x 21"W. Large rounded Ethiopian shield made out of typically buffalo leather from attributed various Ethiopian groups. This on is inlaid with copper and nickel. Tribal shield sits on custom iron

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

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Ethiopian hide shield, 20th c.A round elephant or rhino hide shield. Ethiopia. 20th century. 28"dia x 5"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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Ethiopian, Arussi shieldEthiopian Arussi shield 20th centuryembossed hide 31 h x 29.75 w x 6 d in (79 x 76 x 15 cm) Provenance: Tribal Art Works, Lawrence P. Kolton, Beverly Shores, IN | Acquired fro

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Ethiopian, Arussi shieldEthiopian Arussi shield 20th centuryembossed hide 31 h x 29.75 w x 6 d in (79 x 76 x 15 cm) Provenance: Tribal Art Works, Lawrence P. Kolton, Beverly Shores, IN | Acquired fro

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A RARE ETHIOPIAN RAS SHIELDA 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

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Ethiopian Leather ShieldEthiopian Leather Shield, made from hippopotamus hide, rolled edge, pointed center with attached handle on the inside, 21" diameter

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Vintage Ethiopian Hide ShieldVintage Ethiopian Hide Shield. Measures 25 1/2"

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Small Ethiopian Ras shield in red velvet and metal studs. Ethiopia, early 20th cent. .Small Ethiopian Ras shield in red velvet and metal studs. Ethiopia, early 20th cent. . . Cm 32,00.

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Antique Ethiopian Leather ShieldThe antique shield measures approximately 26 x 26 x 6 inches; probably hippo or buffalo hide - warped and weathered

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Antique African Tribal Ethiopian Oromo ShieldThe authentic animal hide shield is not only used for personal adornment and prestige during ceremonies but also used in battle. The shield was not only for protection from a foe, the warrior would al

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Ethiopian RAS ShieldEthiopian RAS shield, green velvet covered exterior with applied metal mounts, tooled red leather interior with original grip handle, made for a Ras or member of the Ethiopian nobility and carried at

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2 Abyssinian Ethiopian Hide Shields2 Abyssinian Ethiopian Hide Shields. Largest size: 28'' x 29.75'' x 5.25'' (71 x 76 x 13 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding

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Two Ethiopian Leather ShieldsTwo Ethiopian Leather Shields. Stretched hide over a rounded wooden frame, concave form with bulbous protrusions around a raised central rib. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1)

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Two Ethiopian Leather ShieldsTwo Ethiopian Leather Shields. Stretched hide over a rounded wood frame, concave form with bulbous protrusions around a raised central rib. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 2

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2 Ethiopian Hand ShieldsEthiopia, 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

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African Sword, Spear, and RAS ShieldAfrican Sword In Detailed Leather Scabbard 39", Wood and Metal Spear 58" Long. Ethiopian RAS Shield With Small Plaque that Reads "From 2nd Infantry Division Asmara-Ethiopia Presented To Major James O

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Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand21.5”H x 17”W. This is Somalian or Ethiopian leather shield.

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AFRICAN, ETHIOPIAN ROUND HIDE SHIELD, L. 19TH C.East African, late 19th century. Large Ethiopian round animal hide shield with embossed lines and handle to back. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Geor

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Ethiopian 19th C. ShieldEthiopian 19th C. Shield : Made from thick dried hide leather. With interior handle, the front with radiating deisgn from the center. 29" across the round $

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