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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
African Hand Crafted Zebra Hide Zulu Shield with Leather Lashing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Zulu Shield made of Zebra Hide and lashed with woven leather. The inside back is made
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood, Paint
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
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
Located in Norton, MA
Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cowhide
Gbilija Zande tribe Shield - Nzakara - Dr Congo - 19th Century - African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional Gbilija Shield from the Zande tribe- DR CONGO
Museum Quality
Very rare piece in perfect
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wicker
H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Sculpture, African Warrior, End of the 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in bronze figuring a stylized African warrior composed by wheelworks, bolts and nuts. He
Category
1990s African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
a tapestry steeped in the rich traditions of Morocco, a visual ode to cultural heritage. Tribal
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
and dotted with mysterious tribal motifs. The checkered border, a nod to the rich history of Berber
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
and historical significance. In Morocco, this mystical shade of blue embodies a shield against the
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early High Atlas Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
relates them to more 'classical' tribal rugs, such as those of Anatolia and the Caucasus. This early
Category
Vintage 1930s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
African Nafana Bedu Plank Mask Goli Tribal Ceremonial Shield Ghana Coast
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid century carved African Nefana Bedu plank mask sculpture. This wooden plank mask is large and
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Laid-Back Luxury
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt
Located in Dallas, TX
and historical significance. In Morocco, this mystical shade of blue embodies a shield against the
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Subtle Shibui Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, not only embraces aesthetic principles cherished by modern artists but also preserves its tribal roots
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Nomadic Charm
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
tendencies celebrated by modern artists while retaining its tribal essence. The well-defined lines and
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
significance, believed to safeguard the human spirit from negative energy and shield the body from the elements
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in GB
bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood and brass Regency
Category
Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
H 53.55 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Wandala Shield from Chad
Located in Stamford, CT
example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cowhide
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
Oba Bronze Warrior Sculpture! Spectacular details portray the warrior's metal armor, weapon, shield
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in
Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Prestel, 2000, fig. 7 (BMG 1018-91).
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
H 55.5 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Original Vintage Poster French West Africa Map Afrique Occidentale Francaise Art
By alain cornic
Located in London, GB
ornate decorated border of tribal masks, a person playing drums, music instruments, a shield and spears
Category
Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Paper
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in
Guy Laroche Tribal-Inspired Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Green Ceramic Beads
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
African-inspired mask and shield shapes, possibly Massai inspiration, with carved and textured gilt metal
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 4.73 in L 18.9 in
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Vintage 1970s Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Geometric Kilim Rug 6'8''x 3'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Mid-Century Judith Daner Style Enamel on Copper Tiles Horses & Warriors
By Judith Daner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of mid-century enamel on copper tiles, depicting Picasso or African style tribal warriors with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 40.5 in W 13.38 in D 1.19 in
Catwalk
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Catwalk
Dinokeng, South Africa - 2021
Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Empire Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Rug 10' X 6'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Floral Kilim
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1910s Antique Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kilim Geometric Runner Rug 13'1'' X 5'11''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Located in Los Angeles, US
grand shield-like medallions.
The most well known Kilims are those of Turkey or Anatolia, which are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Catwalk
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Catwalk
Dinokeng, South Africa - 2021
Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Original Vintage Poster French West Africa Map Afrique Occidentale Francaise Art
Located in London, GB
ornate decorated border of tribal masks, a person playing drums, music instruments, a shield and spears
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Located in London, GB
This striking African Ethiopian Shield is from the Oromo tribe. Extremely thick hide, probably
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
African Woven War Shield
Located in San Rafael, CA
A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
hunter shield will add a story to any room it is displayed in.
Thought to be made of Rhino Hide.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Shilluk Tribal Crocodile shield and Oryx Horn Spears, Southern Sudan c.1880
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Crocodile Shield, offered with a pair of Oryx Horn spears.
These Tribal
Category
Antique 1880s South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Crocodile, Horn
H 78.75 in W 1.97 in D 2.37 in
African Leather Shield
Located in Southampton, NY
African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hide
Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Lokeren, BE
Maroccan tribal berber vintage rug wool hand-knotted.
With its well defined lines and subtle hints
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Catwalk
By David Yarrow
Located in London, GB
. The project was delayed by COVID as South Africa only really opened up in the autumn, but this gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Old African Warrior Shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
Authentic African hippo hide shield. Seems to have been used in battle and has old native repairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art
African Round shield
Located in Centreville, VA
African Round shield
hand-carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask
Located in Milford, NH
From Amaki village, the board of classical design is from Amaki village with a large central face deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth. The ...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ceremonial Shields
Located in New York, NY
Ceremonial Shields, wood, hand carved. One highlands shield from Penang with painted pattern, 42
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Nigerian Currency
Located in New York, NY
19th C. Nigerian copper currency in the shape of a shield
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Boho Chic Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
structure. Adding a unique flair to timeless tribal design, this unique Moroccan rug will create a truly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Design and Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74530 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Design and Tribal Style. With their tribal motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, African, Tribal and Bohemian. Perfect for adding organic tactile sensations to a living room, family room
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
Berber Moroccan Rug with Modern Tribal Design and Boho Chic Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
imagination and it truly expresses the archaic spirit of tribal art found in Morocco. Featuring an energetic
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Tribal Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
century. With its tribal motifs and colorful accents, this vintage Moroccan rug features an awe-inspiring
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimal Tribal Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
rug is believed to protect the human spirit from negative energy and shield the human body from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African tribal shield you’re looking for. Each African tribal shield for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African tribal shield — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African tribal shield made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African tribal shield that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alain Cornic and Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Tribal Shield?
Prices for an African tribal shield start at $458 and top out at $12,700 with the average selling for $3,200.
Questions About African Tribal Shield
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
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