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Ethiopian Leather Shield

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia
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20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Ethiopian animal hide shield with leather knots at the centre securing the
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

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

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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

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Leather

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather

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Wood

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Iron

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19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
thick hide shield from Ethiopia. This beauty has battle wounds, there are two areas of old repair and a
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

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

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Leather

Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Metal Stand from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian leather shield on custom metal stand from early 20th century. The leather on this
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Small Primitive Ethiopian Leather Shield
Located in New York, NY
A simply constructed primitive leather shield from Ethiopia with great wear. A striking object for
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Leather

Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Metal

An Ethiopian Konso Leather Sheild
Located in Austin, TX
A highly sculptural, leaf-shaped shield of buffalo leather, from the Konso tribe of Ethiopia
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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An Ethiopian Konso Leather Sheild
An Ethiopian Konso Leather Sheild
H 33 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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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
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Antique Ethiopian Abyssinian Ceremonial Shield 'Gashan, ' 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ethiopia, 1900 leather, wood, probably made from giraffe, gazelle, antelope or rhinoceros skin
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Pearl, Metal, Silver

Large Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully sculptural and three dimensional animal hide shield from Ethiopia. This fabulous
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20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Ethiopian Shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
shields are made from a very thick, tough leather, possibly hippopotamus hide.
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield
H 22.5 in Dm 20 in
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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Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in
Last chance clearance sale. Ethiopia Shield African Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Santa Fe, NM
leather strips. Besides its effectiveness in battle, this shield served as an object of personal adornment
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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 Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Paint

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Ethiopian Leather Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Ethiopian leather shield you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An Ethiopian leather shield — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an Ethiopian leather shield — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Ethiopian leather shield, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Ethiopian Leather Shield?

Prices for an Ethiopian leather shield start at $770 and top out at $5,635 with the average selling for $2,950.