Ethiopian Shield

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

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: ...

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: ...

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.

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

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...

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...

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

Offered by Erik Farrow Antique African war shield from Ethiopia Antique war shield from the Arrusi people of Ethiopia.

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

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

This Ethiopian shield is no exception. A spectacular and unique piece of wall art.

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...

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

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.

Most Ethiopian shields are made from water buffalo hide.

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

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.

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

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 ...

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.

A simply constructed primitive leather shield from Ethiopia with great wear. A striking object for a wall or a shelf.

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

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

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

A antique Arrusi Tribal Shield made from Rhinoceros hide. mounted on a custom made steel frame, wired for light. The light is mounted in the back, and works as a wall-washer of light.

Southern Central Ethiopia, Oromo, Amarro Arussi people

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

This distinctive type of African shield represents a tradition found among the Oromo and other peoples of southern Ethiopia.

This distinctive type of African shield represents a tradition found among the Oromo and other peoples of southern Ethiopia.

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...

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...

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

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 ...

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

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...

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...

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...

This prestige weapon was commissioned by Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia as a diplomatic gift for the renowned French Armenian merchant and honorary French envoy Matig Kevorkoff, a pr...

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies ...