Ethiopian Shield

An early 20th century Ethiopian animal hide shield with leather knots at the centre securing the

Awarded to the best hunter in the tribe (usually the kings and nobles), this 18th century Ethiopian

An Ethiopian leather shield on custom metal stand from early 20th century. The leather on this

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia

Desiree II Earrings. Luxe and sparkling AAA hot pink topaz shield briolettes are crowned with a

Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama

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

19th century antique battle shield elephant skin Ethiopia. Very rare Impressive battle shield

Ethiopia, 1900 leather, wood, probably made from giraffe, gazelle, antelope or rhinoceros skin

that they came to be seen as works of art in their own right. This Ethiopian shield is no exception. A

This beautifully crafted shield will add distinction to any decor. It dates to the 19th century and

An embossed hide shield with handle mounted on a custom metal stand. These shields were

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

from a variety of hides and even metal. Most Ethiopian shields are made from water buffalo hide. They

Large round textured shield made from the hide of hippopotamus from the Gurage / Zay tribes of

A rare and very unusual 18th - 19th century Ometo/Amarro shield. The process of making this

A superb 19th century Amarro/Wallamo/Wallaga/Arusi shield in excellent condition. This example is

A beautifully sculptural and three dimensional animal hide shield from Ethiopia. This fabulous

A very unusual large Hippo hide shield from the Arussi peoples of South Ethiopia. The shield

A simply constructed primitive leather shield from Ethiopia with great wear. A striking object for

Very distinct and unusual water buffalo shield from Ethiopia. It has a geometric radiating design

A Arrusi shield made from a Rhinoceros hide. Lghted from the back. To be used as a wall washer

A Arrusi shield made from a Rhinoceros hide, lighted from the back. To be used as a wall washer of

A antique Arrusi Tribal Shield made from Rhinoceros hide. mounted on a custom made steel frame

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

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

, 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

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...

Carved Helmut masks of this type were made by the Sande society of the Mende people of Sierra Leone, Africa for use in masquerades by young women in initiation rites on their passage...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...

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...