African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
Antique African Shield
African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century.
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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
René Kieffer tan morocco binding (ticket pasted on first fly leaf), with elaborate decorations of an African shield in blind on covers and spine; four raised bands, gilt title; gold-...
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Early 20th Century French Antique African Shield
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 mid-20th century.
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood
Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
$1,544Sale Price|35% Off
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: Maasai Period: early 20th century Material: Hide, natural pigments, and wood Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Antique African Shield
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Located in London, GB
19th Century Somali Gashan Shield – East Africa Hand-Worked Hide with Raised Central Boss A striking and authentic 19th century Somali Gashan shield from Somalia, showcasing a rare...
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19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
$755Sale Price|20% Off
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 geometric design on front and back A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...
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19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...
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1880s Kenyan Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Iron
Orientalist African Hunter Sculpture, Carved Wood, 19th Century, 21in, 19th century
$2,900Sale Price|50% Off
Orientalist African Hunter Sculpture, Carved Wood, 19th Century, 21in
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield Black Forest, School Switzerland 19th century Carved Wood 21 inches This is an exceptionally beautiful and exceptionally rare wood...
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19th Century Academic Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood
South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Behind her stands another woman, dressed in a bright yellow skirt and headscarf, representing the diverse cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. To the right, a tall warrior labeled Cafre ...
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1840s French Antique African Shield
Materials
Paper
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19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
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 quality extremely rare shield !!!
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
Unavailable
H 55.52 in W 20.48 in D 5.12 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 quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!!
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 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.
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
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 to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...
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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
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in
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 perfect condition. Exceptional piece and museum quality (see photos please) Period: 1...
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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker
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 A striking Maasai shield of a high ranking warrior.
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather, Wood
African Shield Dinka from South Sudan, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African Shield Dinka from South Sudan, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century South Sudanese Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
African Rhinoceros Hide Shield
Located in Stockton, NJ
African rhinoceros hide shield from the Wandala of Cameroon.
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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 Arrusi people of Ethiopia.
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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.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Shield
Materials
Wicker, Cane
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
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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 Hippo hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front width 35 cm A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...
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19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Sold
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 on front and back width 35 cm A Historic collectable and great Interior design e...
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19th Century Somali Antique African Shield
Materials
Leather
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 that they came to be seen as works of art in their own right.
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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 shields in existence.
Category
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 splendid example of a Classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to allow both substantial d...
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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.
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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 turned to an opportunity of expression.
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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.
Category
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 weapons, but also as decorative or ritual objects.
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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.
Category
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 shield with ribbed middle tapering to a flared edge; restorations and replacements t...
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique African Shield
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