Sold2021TRIBAL: Zulu shield, animal hide with pigment, paintedTRIBAL: Zulu shield, animal hide with pigment, painted hide shield of ovate form, wear consistent with age and use, approximately 36" h. [PROVENANCE: Davis Collection.]See Sold Price
Sold2021TRIBAL: Maasai Shield, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide,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.]See Sold Price
Sold2021TRIBAL: Maasai Warrior's Shield and Spears, Kenya, 20thTRIBAL: 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,See Sold Price
Sold2024Masai painted Warriors ShieldOld animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs, old animal hide attached as a trophy. Masai peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 39 x 29.5 inches. ProveSee Sold Price
Sold2020Masai Painted Shield Ex National Geographic / GrosvenorOld animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs. Masai peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 36 x 23.5 inches. Ex. Private VA. Collection. Field collectedSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Kran Leopard Devil Mask Field Collected 1963A Carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with animal hide fur and painted with white kaolin clay pigments accents. The Mask has a well weathered surface and also has an old label in the back that rSee Sold Price
Sold2020An African Tribal Shield.An African Tribal Shield. Constructed of hide, pigment, and wood 34" x 25"See Sold Price
Sold2017AFRICAN MAASAI PAINTED TRIBAL SHIELDAFRICAN MAASAI PAINTED TRIBAL SHIELD: Painted hide attached to a wood armature and connected with sinew, 18"h X 12"w. With undocumented provenance from the owner.See Sold Price
Sold2018Vintage 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 ShieldSee Sold Price
Sold2021Zulu African painted hide shield. Red and blackZulu African painted hide shield. Red and black geometric designs on a cream tone ground. Leather wrapped edges. 25.5 x 40in.See Sold Price
Sold20173 Zulu Tribal Shields3 Zulu Tribal Shields. South African. Carved wood, painted. Largest size: 22'' x 21.5'' x 2.75'' (56 x 55 x 7 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.See Sold Price
Sold2017Indo-Persian Shield or Dhal, 19th centuryA painted / lacquered Indian shield or dhal made of animal hide, possibly rhino hide(?). Painted on reverse side with design in gold on the edges. Condition - As pictured, some wear due to age and useSee Sold Price
Sold2023A 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 shiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Old Turkana Hide Shield, African Arms, African FormA 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.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Mask with Retractable JawA Large carved wooden dance mask with finely carved facial features, inserted plugs of animal hide, kaolin clay pigments and attached lower jaw. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measureSee Sold Price
Sold2018Antique 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 alSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique Ethiopian Coptic Bible Scroll w/ Magic SymbolsThis is an antique manuscript or kitab written in the ancient Semitic Ge'ez language from Ethiopia. Likely these are Bible stories mixed with esoteric magic rituals and hand painted on animal hide. ThSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dramatic Guere Dance Mask Ex Scanzi CollectionA Carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features, encrusted and painted surface, animal hide and metal tacks as well as attached textiles and regalia. Guere peoples, Ivory Coast / Liberia, WesSee Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN MAASAI TRIBAL WARRIOR SHIELDWood, hide, and polychrome pigment. Dimensions: H 41" x W 22" x D 5" Condition: Patina and surface wear consistent with age.See Sold Price
Sold2021Ethiopian Tribal Hide Painting w/ Script, SignedOriginal Vintage African Ethiopian Tribal Folk Art Painting On Animal Hide with Ethiopic Script, Artist Signed (lower right). Circa 1960s or earlier. Black pigment on animal hide. Framed under glass wSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Primitive Tribal Hide and Leather ShieldAn 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 XSee Sold Price
Sold2020AFRICAN SHIELDNative Ceremonial War Shield with painted bold patterns on animal hide, wood and thong interior bracing, 1895-1920, Burkina Faso, 36" x 24". Good condition. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas CavanSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Eastern Mongo Shield Ex Karl Zabel CollectionA Finely carved wooden shield with classic kaolin clay pigment painted areas dividing the shield and a carved wooden handle on back. Eastern Mongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex KaSee Sold Price
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6 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN EAST AFRICAN LEATHER HIDE-COVERED WAR SHIELD, OROMA, ETHIOPIA, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY$50
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