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Ethiopian Leather Shield

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia
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20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Ethiopian animal hide shield with leather knots at the centre securing the
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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Leather

African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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Leather

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Mounted Objects

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Leather

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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
thick hide shield from Ethiopia. This beauty has battle wounds, there are two areas of old repair and a
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Located in London, GB
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Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Metal Stand from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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Metal

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Austin, TX
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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An Ethiopian Konso Leather Sheild
An Ethiopian Konso Leather Sheild
H 33 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Erik Farrow Antique African war shield from Ethiopia Antique war shield from the
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in New York, NY
A beautifully sculptural and three dimensional animal hide shield from Ethiopia. This fabulous
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Leather

Ethiopian Shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
shields are made from a very thick, tough leather, possibly hippopotamus hide.
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Metal

Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield
H 22.5 in Dm 20 in
Ethiopian Shield
Located in New York, NY
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Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in
Last chance clearance sale. Ethiopia Shield African Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Santa Fe, NM
leather strips. Besides its effectiveness in battle, this shield served as an object of personal adornment
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Animal Skin, Paint

Oromo Ethiopia Hide Shield for War or Hunting African Tribal Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Crossing over from tribal into a contemporary design sensibility, these African shields even have
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Animal Skin, Paint

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Ethiopian Leather Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Ethiopian leather shield you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An Ethiopian leather shield — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an Ethiopian leather shield — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Ethiopian leather shield, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Ethiopian Leather Shield?

Prices for an Ethiopian leather shield start at $770 and top out at $5,635 with the average selling for $2,950.