Antique African Shield
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 Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
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 Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
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 Antique African Shield
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
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Early 20th Century French Antique African Shield
Materials
Gold Leaf
$600
H 7.56 in W 5.52 in D 1.19 in
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the
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Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood
$2,450
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
Located in London, GB
Superb Large Antique Maasai Shield – East Africa
Origin: Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa
Culture
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Antique African Shield
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Located in London, GB
African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield
Fine old hide shield with hammered etched
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19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
$1,094
H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood and brass Regency
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1880s Kenyan Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Iron
$2,409
H 53.55 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield
Black Forest, School Switzerland 19th century
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19th Century Academic Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood
$5,800
H 21 in W 10 in D 7 in
19th century African wicker shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe, Ubangi area DRC
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare wicker war shield with a fine woven and dyed natural pigment patern from the Ngombe/Doko
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Natural Fiber
$3,603
H 47.64 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in
South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
southern African peoples) stands proudly with shield and spear, his yellow sash and upright stance evoking
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1840s French Antique African Shield
Materials
Paper
$288
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 0.01 in
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19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art
Located in Leuven, BE
19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield
A top quality / Museum
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
H 34.65 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Art Gallery Decoster presents a :
19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield
A top
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
H 55.52 in W 20.48 in D 5.12 in
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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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
African Leather Shield
Located in Southampton, NY
African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Hide
African Leather Shield
Located in Atlanta, GA
African leather shield on stand.
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19th Century Unknown Antique African Shield
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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Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional Tribal Shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe- DR CONGO
Museum Quality
Very rare piece in
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
H 49.22 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 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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19th Century Central African Antique African Shield
Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Collection of African circular hide shield dhals with raised central boss and leather handle
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19th Century African Folk Art Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Erik Farrow
Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Pair of Late 19th Century Gemsbuck Horns
Located in London, GB
mounted on an oak shield inscribed “Africa”
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19th Century British Antique African Shield
Materials
Horn
African Shield Dinka from South Sudan, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African Shield Dinka from South Sudan, early 20th century.
Base: 28 x 22 cm.
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Early 20th Century South Sudanese Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
African Zulu Shields
Located in Venice, CA
Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman
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19th Century African Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Rhinoceros Hide Shield
Located in Stockton, NJ
African rhinoceros hide shield from the Wandala of Cameroon.
Category
Late 19th Century Cameroonian Antique African Shield
Materials
Hide
Antique African War Shield from Ethiopia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Erik Farrow
Antique African war shield from Ethiopia
Antique war shield from the
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
An attractive old African woven cane shield from the Congo, probably Poto tribe. The front and back
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker, Cane
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Located in London, GB
African tribal Somalian Gashan shield
Fine old Hippo hide shield with hammered etched geometric
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19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood
H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Located in London, GB
African tribal Somalian Gashan shield
Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design
Category
19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
African Shield, from the Famous Marc and Denyse Ginzberg Collection
Located in New York, NY
Initially designed as utilitarian objects, African shields became so elaborate and ingeniously made
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique African Shield
African Shield from Sudan
Located in New York, NY
This rare object was created by the Shilluk people of Sudan. It features an iron javelin head and partial wooden shaft fixed to the back of an aged tortoise shell. The tortoise shell...
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19th Century Sudanese Antique African Shield
Materials
Metal
Rare South African Quagga Shield
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent quagga hide shield. This spectacular shield is one of the rarest known African
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18th Century and Earlier South African Antique African Shield
Materials
Hide
Early 20th Century African Poto Tribal Wicker Shield, Congo
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century wicker Congo shield.
This beautifully decorative Congo shield is a
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
Two African Shields
Located in Stamford, CT
Two African shields on metal base.Used by African warroirs. Design on front of shields and handle
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Early 20th Century Antique African Shield
Materials
Metal
Antique African Shield
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare mix of mask and a basketry. The object is an example of superb African art. The protection was
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Antique African Shield
Large Kirdi Embossed Shield , Africa , late 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a large and formidable african shield from the kirdi tribe.
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18th Century and Earlier African Antique African Shield
Materials
Iron
Shield
Located in Chicago, IL
Shield
History:
In traditional Africa, shields were used not only as defensive
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique African Shield
African Tribal Shield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Wooden Shield with wood decoration, on custom iron stand
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19th Century African Antique African Shield
Fine Old Arussi Hide Shield African
Located in Montecito, CA
Excellent old Arussi (African) hide shield.
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19th Century African Antique African Shield
Materials
Hide
Very Old Arussi African Hide Shield
Located in Montecito, CA
Excellent Arussi hide shield. Beautifully constructed with a great patina.
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19th Century African Antique African Shield
Materials
Hide
AFRICAN HIPPOPOTAMUS-SKIN CIRCULAR SHIELD
Located in San Francisco, CA
A LARGE AND UNUSUAL AFRICAN HIPPOPOTAMUS-SKIN CIRCULAR SHIELD. The well-patinated convex circular
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique African Shield
Early 20th Century African Warrior Shield
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century African warrior shield.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
African Tribal Fine Kirdi Metal Shield Cameroon
Located in London, GB
African Tribal fine Kirdi metal shield Kirdi, North Cameroon
The metal shield with flat bottom and
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Antique African Shield
Materials
Beads
A LARGE AND UNUSUAL AFRICAN RHINOCEROS-SKIN CIRCULAR SHIELD
Located in San Francisco, CA
The well-patinated convex circular shield with ribbed middle tapering to a flared edge.
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique African Shield
Ethiopian Shield
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Ethiopian shield made from think leather, perhaps African animal hide, stretched and
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19th Century Central African Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather, Hide, Wood
C. 1920 Ethopian Hippo Shield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1920 (or older) hippo shield from the Sidamo people in Ethiopia. This is a fascinating piece
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Shield
Two Hartebeest Skulls on Oak Shield First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Raalte, NL
imported or brought back form the French-African colonies. Both are mounted on a oak shaped shield.
The
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Shield
Materials
Oak
A Set of 4 French Paintings on Glass
Located in New York, NY
Europe rides a steed and is attended by his equerry; Africa stands holding spear and shield while
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique African Shield
Last chance clearance sale. Ethiopia Shield African Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, these African shields even have an Asian feeling, like the Japanese Mingei art movement and the
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
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 Antique African Shield
Materials
Animal Skin, Paint
H 28 in W 27 in D 5 in
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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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in
Rare Congo African Ngiri shield bouclier Ngombe Lobala Mabo Ngbaka Ubangi Kongo
Located in Leuven, BE
Ngiri shield from Central Africa Congo
Tribe: Ngiri / Lobala / Mabo / Ngbaka / Ngombe
Country : DR
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
H 55.12 in W 18.9 in D 3.15 in
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Antique Print of a Native of Ethiopia and West Africa by Prichard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Abbas Gregorius, è gente Amharica - Native of Hausa'. Antique print of Abbas Gregorius, an Amharic Ethiopian, and Hausa man of West Africa. This print originate...
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Mid-19th Century Antique African Shield
Materials
Paper
$96
H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 0.02 in
Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, New Hide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative new zebra hide rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around.
This zebra hide in the pictures is sold but we will ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Antique African Shield
Materials
Zebra Hide
$2,950 / item
W 59 in L 91 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Terracotta Bust of Cleopatra by G. Carli
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An Art Deco sculpture depicts Cleopatra. Beautiful polychrome green patina. On a Black Belgian marble pedestal. In a good and original condition. Made in Belgium, circa 1920-1930. By...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique African Shield
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$1,501
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints.
These panels probably come from a chest or a...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique African Shield
Materials
Oak
$1,249 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 20.28 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique African Shield
Materials
Foil
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian)
Morocco
The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
I att...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique African Shield
Materials
Bone
$34,828
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Located in Wrexham, GB
A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts, displaying ornate brass fittings, support an impressive canopy, with decorative fret...
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1870s British Victorian Antique African Shield
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP
Formerly in the Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo)
All stone carvings from America's ea...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique African Shield
Materials
Stone
$3,600 Sale Price
57% Off
H 7 in W 3.875 in D 2 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Shield
Materials
Walnut
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Italian Pendant with Brass and Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian mid-century pendant light features three opaline glass globes as shades, each mounted on a triangular brass frame with its original patina, combined with black lacquered...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Shield
Materials
Metal, Brass
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
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1970s American Modern Antique African Shield
Materials
Chrome
$22,200 Sale Price
22% Off
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, large, very comfortable Chesterfield leather wing style office armchair
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your f...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
$3,442
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique African Shield
Materials
Walnut
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Antique African Shield
Materials
Iron
Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 19th-century rosary cross from Jerusalem, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are made of authentic olive wood, a...
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1860s Antique African Shield
Materials
Fruitwood
HUGE 17thC ITALIAN OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING - KING & COURT FIGURES ROMAN BUILDING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, 17th century.
Title: A King and Queen before court figures, amidst a classical landscape with Roman columns.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed
...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique African Shield
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,914 Sale Price
20% Off
H 45 in W 60 in D 2 in
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Antique African Shield For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique African shield available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every antique African shield was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique African shield — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique African shield bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Antique African Shield?
Prices for an antique African shield start at $450 and top out at $9,400 with the average selling for $1,950.
Questions About Antique African 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.