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Ethiopian Shield

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

Located in Paris, FR

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand

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, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia
Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia

Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring

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 ✦ Gemstone Weight: 10.31 ct.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Ethiopian Shield on Stand
Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Ethiopian Shield on Stand

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H 31 in W 22.5 in D 6 in

Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Graphic dimensional thick rhinoceros hide shield from Ethiopia on a custom iron stand. Fantastic concentric circle design.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield
19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

Unavailable

H 44 in W 31 in D 3 in

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Powerful graphic large-scale embossed thick hide shield. Excellent patina, age and usage on this thick hide shield from Ethiopia.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

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 Hippopotamus, is decorated with dimpled impressions and extreme patination.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 26 in

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The frequent rubbing of fat onto the surface ensured elasticity. This shield was collected in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been in a prominent Southern California collection since.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield
Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield

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H 3 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 crudely formed handle.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

3.06 Carat Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor
3.06 Carat Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor

3.06 Carat Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor

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W 0.39 in D 0.26 in L 0.39 in

3.06 Carat Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2211057444 Shape: Modified Shield Mixed Cut Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: ...

Category

2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

3.06ct Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor
3.06ct Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor

3.06ct Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor

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W 0.39 in D 0.26 in L 0.39 in

3.06ct Shield Emerald GIA Certified Ethiopian F1/Minor

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This is a stunning GIA Certified Emerald The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2211057444 Shape: Modified Shield Mixed Cut Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: ...

Category

2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand
Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand

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H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 9.5 in

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 hunter shield will add a story to any room it is displayed in.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand

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, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Hot Pink Topaz Shield Briolettes Ethiopian Opal Cluster Earrings
Hot Pink Topaz Shield Briolettes Ethiopian Opal Cluster Earrings

Hot Pink Topaz Shield Briolettes Ethiopian Opal Cluster Earrings

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

Luxe and sparkling AAA hot pink topaz shield briolettes are crowned with a stunning cluster of luxurious and fiery Ethiopian opal rondelles and suspended from delicate gold vermeil w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925

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H 36.75 in W 30.25 in D 10 in

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather

Antique African War Shield from Ethiopia
Antique African War Shield from Ethiopia

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

19th Century Antique Battle Shield Elephant Skin Ethiopia
19th Century Antique Battle Shield Elephant Skin Ethiopia

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 probably Ethiopia.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Ethiopian Abyssinian Ceremonial Shield 'Gashan, ' 19th Century
Antique Ethiopian Abyssinian Ceremonial Shield 'Gashan, ' 19th Century

Antique Ethiopian Abyssinian Ceremonial Shield 'Gashan, ' 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

A more or less magnificently decorated shield was a distinctive mark of every brave warrior.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Pearl, Metal, Silver

19th Century Tribal Amhara Prestige Shield, Ethiopia
19th Century Tribal Amhara Prestige Shield, Ethiopia

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 to the Amhara people of Ethiopia, a tribe with a long history and an enduring cult...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield

Ethiopian Shield

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H 22.5 in Dm 20 in

Ethiopian Shield

Located in San Francisco, CA

Most Ethiopian shields are made from a very thick, tough leather, possibly hippopotamus hide.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Shield
Ethiopian Shield

Ethiopian Shield

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H 29.5 in W 27.5 in

Ethiopian Shield

Located in New York, NY

An authentic Ethiopian shield made from think leather, perhaps African animal hide, stretched and hammered over a wood form then dried out for its shape.

Category

Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Hide, Wood

Shield
Shield

Shield

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H 30 in W 29 in

Shield

Located in Chicago, IL

Most Ethiopian shields are made from water buffalo hide.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Art

Ethiopian Hippo Shield
Ethiopian Hippo Shield

Ethiopian Hippo Shield

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The frequent rubbing of fat onto the surface ensured elasticity. This shield was collected in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been in a prominent Southern California collection since.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This shield was collected in Ethiopia 30 years ago and has been in a prominent Southern California collection since.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Large Ethiopian Hide Shield
Large Ethiopian Hide Shield

Large Ethiopian Hide Shield

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H 7 in Dm 29 in

Large Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully sculptural and three dimensional animal hide shield from Ethiopia. This fabulous handmade object was formed by carefully shaping the leather over stones to create its ...

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Large Ethiopia Hippo Hide Shield
Large Ethiopia Hippo Hide Shield

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 with molded conical protrusions embossed when the hide is fresh.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Small Primitive Ethiopian Leather Shield
Small Primitive Ethiopian Leather Shield

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 a wall or a shelf.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Irassi Water Buffalo Shield from Ethiopia
Irassi Water Buffalo Shield from Ethiopia

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 of ridges and oval markings.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Arrusi Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
Arrusi Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light

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 light.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Floor Lamps

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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.