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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
Located in New York, NY
19th Century African Shield.
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya
Category
Antique 19th Century African Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in New Haven, CT
oak and hand painted by Alexander Westerhoff inspired by an African Shield. The finish is a special
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
African Zulu Shields
Located in Venice, CA
Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
