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Ethiopian Shield

3.06 Carat Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: 2211057444 Shape: Modified Shield Mixed Cut Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting Style: Pavilion
Category

2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

3.06ct Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: 2211057444 Shape: Modified Shield Mixed Cut Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting Style: Pavilion
Category

2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

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 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

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
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ethiopian Opal ✦ Gemstone Cut: Shield Cut Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Ethiopian Shield on Stand
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Graphic dimensional thick rhinoceros hide shield from Ethiopia on a custom iron stand. Fantastic
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide

Ethiopian Shield on Stand
Ethiopian Shield on Stand
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 6 in
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

Materials

Leather

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
frequent rubbing of fat onto the surface ensured elasticity. This shield was collected in Ethiopia 30
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield
H 9 in Dm 26 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Awarded to the best hunter in the tribe (usually the kings and nobles), this 18th century Ethiopian
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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
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

Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Hot Pink Topaz Shield Briolettes Ethiopian Opal Cluster Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Desiree II Earrings. Luxe and sparkling AAA hot pink topaz shield briolettes are crowned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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 Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

19th Century Antique Battle Shield Elephant Skin Ethiopia
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century antique battle shield elephant skin Ethiopia. Very rare Impressive battle shield
Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Animal Skin

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

Materials

Pearl, Metal, Silver

African Shield, from the Famous Marc and Denyse Ginzberg Collection
Located in New York, NY
that they came to be seen as works of art in their own right. This Ethiopian shield is no exception. A
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

19th Century Tribal Amhara Prestige Shield, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted shield will add distinction to any decor. It dates to the 19th century and
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
An embossed hide shield with handle mounted on a custom metal stand. These shields were
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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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Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Hide, Wood

Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in
Shield
Located in Chicago, IL
from a variety of hides and even metal. Most Ethiopian shields are made from water buffalo hide. They
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Art

Shield
Shield
H 30 in W 29 in
Ethiopian Hippo Shield
Located in High Point, NC
Large round textured shield made from the hide of hippopotamus from the Gurage / Zay tribes of
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A rare and very unusual 18th - 19th century Ometo/Amarro shield. The process of making this
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A superb 19th century Amarro/Wallamo/Wallaga/Arusi shield in excellent condition. This example is
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Large Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully sculptural and three dimensional animal hide shield from Ethiopia. This fabulous
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Large Ethiopia Hippo Hide Shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very unusual large Hippo hide shield from the Arussi peoples of South Ethiopia. The shield
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Irassi Water Buffalo Shield from Ethiopia
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Very distinct and unusual water buffalo shield from Ethiopia. It has a geometric radiating design
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Arrusi Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
Located in Hudson, NY
A Arrusi shield made from a Rhinoceros hide. Lghted from the back. To be used as a wall washer
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Floor Lamps

A ARRUSI Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
Located in Hudson, NY
A Arrusi shield made from a Rhinoceros hide, lighted from the back. To be used as a wall washer of
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Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

A ARRUSI Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
Located in Hudson, NY
A antique Arrusi Tribal Shield made from Rhinoceros hide. mounted on a custom made steel frame
Category

Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

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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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects

AFRICAN HIPPOPOTAMUS-SKIN CIRCULAR SHIELD
AFRICAN HIPPOPOTAMUS-SKIN CIRCULAR SHIELD
H 39.75 in W 23.5 in D 12 in
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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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects

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 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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19th Century Ethiopian Royal Bed (Former Tekalegn Besapa Collection)
Located in London, GB
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...
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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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 of wood, and handle portion was cured, covered and painted red - there are some con...
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

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Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines radiating from the nose and mouth in classic Kifwebe form. Mid-20th century mask from t...
Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' hea...
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.
Category

Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wicker

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Leather

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Category

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Materials

Wood

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Located in CA, CA
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Materials

Wood

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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Wood

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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo. At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...
Category

Antique 1890s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

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Ethiopian Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Ethiopian shield you’re looking for. An Ethiopian shield — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Ethiopian shield you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An Ethiopian shield is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Ethiopian shield has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is an Ethiopian Shield?

Prices for an Ethiopian shield can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $515 and can go as high as $6,067, while the average can fetch as much as $3,300.