Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself. It's a typical form to have a Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

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Cowhide

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

H 60 in W 14 in D 5 in

Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period

Located in New York, NY

Greek bronze Illyrian Helmet Archaic period, circa 500-500 BC. Hammered from sheet-bronze, of domed form, with two parallel ribs to the bowl, a straight visor, two raised parallel ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Arms, Armor and W...

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Bronze

Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful ankle cuff bronze sculpture, is hand forged, very heavy and a great tribal collectible. Typically worn for celebrations and relatively short periods due to the weight,...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Metal, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency

H 10 in Dm 6 in

Shamshir Saber 18th Century Gold, Horn, Ruby and Diamonds

Located in Paris, FR

Shamshir Saber Turquey Made of 18-karat gold. Handle garnished of blond horn, All part made of gold. In the middle of the guard, a star inlaid of ruby and diamonds. Dimensions Wh...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Turkish Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Multi-gemstone, Metal, Gold

Shamshir Saber 18th Century Gold, Horn, Ruby and Diamonds

H 13.39 in W 7.49 in D 40.95 in

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...

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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art

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Wood

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

H 5 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in

18th Century Polynesian Ironwood Gata Waka or War Club from Fiji

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Polynesian ironwood Gata waka or war club Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier Measures: Height. 97 cm Including museum-quality powder-coated stand. Provenance: Priva...

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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

18th Century Polynesian Ironwood Gata Waka or War Club from Fiji

H 38.19 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in

Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, with humans or animals suppor...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century

H 14 in W 21.5 in D 11.25 in

20th Century Azulejo IV Walnut Wood Hand Painted

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

With the aim of enhancing the Tudo Isto É collection, Malabar conceived the Azulejo IV Portuguese Guitar showing, in a relaxed way, a magnificent usage for the traditional Portuguese...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

20th Century Azulejo IV Walnut Wood Hand Painted

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wrought Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

H 23 in W 4.5 in D 1 in

African Maasai Necklace Mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African Maasai tribal necklaces mounted on stands. These very colorful African necklaces feature a variety of sizes. The prominent colors are blues and reds for some of more yello...

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21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Tribal Art

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Iron

African Maasai Necklace Mounted on Custom Metal Stand

H 19 in Dm 12.75 in

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

African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

'Shield of Achilles', a Monumental and Important Silver Gilt Shield

By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, John Flaxman

Located in London, GB

'Shield of Achilles', a monumental and important silver gilt shield Designed by John Flaxman for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell English, Early 19th Century Shield: Diameter 90cm Case: ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Silver, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

'Shield of Achilles', a Monumental and Important Silver Gilt Shield

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 7.09 in

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor (1851-1934). Neah Bay, Washington. This monumental pole is a significant piece of Northwest Coast art and Seattle history that was previously owned by Jos...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

H 108 in Dm 16 in

African Urembo Beaded Vintage Necklace Choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker. Handmade in Kenya by the maasai tribe. Urembo means “beauty” and the handmade pattern and unique color pairings will make a bold stat...

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Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

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Beads

African Urembo Beaded Vintage Necklace Choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya

H 19 in Dm 0.25 in

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hidatsa Arikara medicine shirt worn by a warrior who deserved honors, pre-reservation. Horseshoes represent successful horse raids, and the six quilled eagle feathers signify war cou...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hide

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in

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Hide Shield, Kenya, Masai, Early 20th Century

Located in Jesteburg, DE

1920s Kenyan Massai warriors shield. Great visual impact, graphic, almost abstract decoration. A

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Early 20th Century Kenyan Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Hide

Hide Shield, Kenya, Masai, Early 20th Century

H 34 in W 24 in D 2 in

Karl Haguenauer '1898-1956' : "Guerrier Masaï", Bois Et Cuivre, vers 1930

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

une base en bronze / Wood sculpture and copper (spear, shield, clothe) representing a Masai warrior

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Copper, Bronze

Karl Haguenauer '1898-1956' : "Guerrier Masaï", Bois Et Cuivre, vers 1930

H 12.49 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania

Located in Schagen, NL

Masai Shield hand painted with pigments on (Cow)hide. This stunning elliptical graphic shield was

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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Wood

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania

H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in

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