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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.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield
H 28 in W 14 in D 4 in
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

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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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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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
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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
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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
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Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Wandala Shield from Chad
Located in Stamford, CT
example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cowhide

Wandala Shield from Chad
Wandala Shield from Chad
H 43 in W 27 in D 3 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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).
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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
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

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
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
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W 61 in L 74 in
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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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

Catwalk
Catwalk
H 71 in W 100 in D 2 in
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
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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
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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
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Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Floral Kilim
Antique Floral Kilim
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W 60 in L 90 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
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W 64 in L 102 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
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W 73 in L 75 in
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
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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
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1910s Antique Kilim Rug
1910s Antique Kilim Rug
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W 101 in L 109 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
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W 39 in L 93 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
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W 76 in L 122 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
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W 68 in L 152 in
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
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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

Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
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W 83 in L 206 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

Catwalk
Catwalk
H 48 in W 67 in D 2 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield
H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in
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

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand
Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand
H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 9.5 in
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
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Antique 1880s South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Crocodile, Horn

African Leather Shield
Located in Southampton, NY
African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

African Leather Shield
African Leather Shield
H 8 in Dm 22 in
Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Lokeren, BE
Maroccan tribal berber vintage rug wool hand-knotted. With its well defined lines and subtle hints
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Beni Ourain Rug
Beni Ourain Rug
W 74.02 in L 139.77 in
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

Catwalk
H 70.87 in W 100.01 in
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
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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

African Round shield
African Round shield
H 3 in Dm 21 in
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 ...
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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

Ceremonial Shields
Ceremonial Shields
H 48 in W 11 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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African Tribal Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

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, 2022
    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.