Antique African Shield

19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield A top quality / Museum

Art Gallery Decoster presents a : 19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield A top

This striking African Ethiopian Shield is from the Oromo tribe. Extremely thick hide, probably

African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.

African leather shield on stand.

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven

Exceptional Tribal Shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe- DR CONGO Museum Quality Very rare piece in

Authentic African hippo hide shield. Seems to have been used in battle and has old native repairs

Collection of African circular hide shield dhals with raised central boss and leather handle

Offered by Erik Farrow Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa A

mounted on an oak shield inscribed “Africa”

African Shield Dinka from South Sudan, early 20th century. Base: 28 x 22 cm.

Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman

African rhinoceros hide shield from the Wandala of Cameroon.

Offered by Erik Farrow Antique African war shield from Ethiopia Antique war shield from the

An attractive old African woven cane shield from the Congo, probably Poto tribe. The front and back

African tribal Somalian Gashan shield Fine old Hippo hide shield with hammered etched geometric

African tribal Somalian Gashan shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design

Initially designed as utilitarian objects, African shields became so elaborate and ingeniously made

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...

A magnificent quagga hide shield. This spectacular shield is one of the rarest known African

An early 20th century wicker Congo shield. This beautifully decorative Congo shield is a

Two African shields on metal base.Used by African warroirs. Design on front of shields and handle

Rare mix of mask and a basketry. The object is an example of superb African art. The protection was

a large and formidable african shield from the kirdi tribe.

Shield History: In traditional Africa, shields were used not only as defensive

Unique Wooden Shield with wood decoration, on custom iron stand

Excellent old Arussi (African) hide shield.

Excellent Arussi hide shield. Beautifully constructed with a great patina.

A LARGE AND UNUSUAL AFRICAN HIPPOPOTAMUS-SKIN CIRCULAR SHIELD. The well-patinated convex circular

Early 20th century African warrior shield.

African Tribal fine Kirdi metal shield Kirdi, North Cameroon The metal shield with flat bottom and

The well-patinated convex circular shield with ribbed middle tapering to a flared edge.

An authentic Ethiopian shield made from think leather, perhaps African animal hide, stretched and

C. 1920 (or older) hippo shield from the Sidamo people in Ethiopia. This is a fascinating piece

imported or brought back form the French-African colonies. Both are mounted on a oak shaped shield. The

Europe rides a steed and is attended by his equerry; Africa stands holding spear and shield while

, these African shields even have an Asian feeling, like the Japanese Mingei art movement and the

Crossing over from tribal into a contemporary design sensibility, these African shields even have

Exceptional Gbilija Shield from the Zande tribe- DR CONGO Museum Quality Very rare piece in perfect

Ngiri shield from Central Africa Congo Tribe: Ngiri / Lobala / Mabo / Ngbaka / Ngombe Country : DR

This amazing nineteenth-century Ethiopian bed, personally collected in Ethiopia in the 1990's, formally belonged to the collection of Tekalegn Besapa, in Addis Ababa. This type of be...

Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.

MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

This stool, from the Gurage culture of Ethiopia, has been carved from a single piece of heavy, dense wood. The stool exhibits a flat, low form and over time, has developed a lovely d...

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...

African Ashanti tribe chiefs chair. Highly decorated with brass tacks and pressed brass decorations. Hardwood with vellum back and seat. Ghana. Late 19th century.

Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making ...

This is an old African coin. Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa. Various goods such as textiles, feathers, beads, and shells wer...

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm). Provenance: Col...

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...

Tribal xylophone is an original design item realized in the early 20th Century. A rare xylophone entirely realized in wood. Working. A unique decorative object and at the same ...