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What are African shields made out of?
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What Africans shields are made out of depends on who made them and when and where they were crafted. However, various types of leather are the most commonly used materials. In Ethiopia, shields are often toughened hippopotamus leather, while Nguni shields are usually cowhide leather. Find a range of African shields on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century.
Base 34 x 20cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
Vintage African Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage African ceremonial shield.
Category
20th Century Sahrawi Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Leather
$2,390
African Zulu shield
Located in Centreville, VA
Hand-carved by skilled Zulu artisans of Southern Africa, this striking African shield is a powerful
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mambu et son Amour; Décors nègres de Jean Vergély – By Louis Charbonneau
Located in Middletown, NY
pasted on first fly leaf), with elaborate decorations of an African shield in blind on covers and spine
Category
Early 20th Century French Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
