Tribal Shield

Wonderful graphic woven rattan and natural pigment shield from the Ngandu people Congo.

A rare 18th - 19th century Ometo/Gurage/Zay shield. The process of making this repoussé shield was extremely involved, laborious and time consuming. Brown patina with with a s...

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

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...

Powerful graphic large-scale embossed thick hide shield. Excellent patina, age and usage on this thick hide shield from Ethiopia. This beauty has battle wounds, there are two areas...

This 19th century finely incised, stone-cut Aboriginal Wunda shield from Australia (Western Desert) exhibits lineal decorations to the front and the rear. - Ex Private Collection, ...

A large metal shield from the Kirdi people of Cameroon most likely from the mid-20th century. Featuring hand stamped geometric decoration with carrying handle to reverse. A graph...

From Western Asmat territory, the shield with raised curvilinear designs in red and black against a white ground. The top with stylized head of a turtle or rayfish. The back with lar...

History:
The Kuba Kingdom was created in the 17th century when 19 separate ethnic groups were united under one king. The original peoples were distinguished by their cultural ...

From Wahgi Valley, Western Highland

A large Aboriginal central desert bean wood shield, Superb fine large example carved with beautiful stone carved undulating interior, the exterior with linear bands, covered over a...

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. Thought to be m...

The shield of classical form with three stylized faces with overhanging beaked muzzles. The whole with fine pigmentation and with original handle to reverse. A late example, used in ...

19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! High quality rare war shield !!! Tribe: Bandia / Nsak...

Art Gallery Decoster presents a : 19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! Big sized high quality rare shiel...

A tribal shield, a boat that sails through unknown seas, a fishbone, a leaf: the shape of this refined porcelain centerpiece leaves room for imagination.

African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.

Circa 1970 carved and painted wood tribal shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo with facial details.

Vintage Tribal Shield of Cane & Bamboo. From Nagaland, Northeast India.

Circa 1970 carved and painted wood shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo has carved facial details.

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...

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artifact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element .

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element.

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artifact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element.

This is a very fine early 20th century Fighting Shield from the Ngabandi Yakoma people of Congo. Slightly smaller but exquisitely created by a master craftsman. The Ngabandi people w...

Ceremonial Shields, wood, hand carved. One highlands shield from Penang with painted pattern, 42" high. One African sheild adorned with carved design, 48" high. On stands Priced an...

A heavy reproduction plaque in metal alloy with three protruding male figures wearing helmets from Benin, Nigeria. Two figures are holding shields and two weapons; one sword and one ...

An Asmat War Shield from Irian Jaya in Papua New Guinea. This hand carved artifact has retained its bold carved patterns in relief as well as its original pigments. Mounted on a me...

African Round shield hand-carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Artisan crafted and due to its handmade nature, no two are alike. Variations and imperfe...

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather Toposa shield from Southern Sudan.

Authentic African hippo hide shield. Seems to have been used in battle and has old native repairs. Beautiful patina and tooled textured design.

Rare 19th Century Australian aboriginal parrying shield, the obverse with incised carved spiders, scorpions, salamanders, snakes, platypus, wading birds and waterfowl, the reverse wi...

Circa 1970 carved and painted wooden shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo with carved facial features. We have two other similar shields available - please inquire if interested in a ...

Hand Carved Antique Ceremonial Shield from Northwest Asmet Region of New Guinea.

Hand-carved by skilled Zulu artisans of Southern Africa, this striking African shield is a powerful example of traditional tribal craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

From Amaki village, the board of classical design is from Amaki village with a large central face deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth. The ...

An Ethiopian leather shield on custom metal stand from early 20th century. The leather on this Ethiopian shield has been stretched and hammered to create a unique design. This item m...

Offered by Erik Farrow Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa A striking Maasai shield of a high ranking warrior.

The large-scale tribal shield design of this antique Persian Tabriz rug has horizontal symmetry but not vertical.

The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the defenses provided by metal far outstripped the wood and reed shields employed by many o...

Made from the hide of an animal, this shield is decorated with geometric patterns using white chalk and paint.

Made from the hide of an animal, this shield is decorated with geometric patterns using white chalk and paint.

18th Century Iron Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India A small yet stately iron parrying shield from the Santal region of Northern India. The ten conical domes m...

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. The rolled...

A Naga rain shield on custom iron stand from the Northeastern part of India. This Naga rain shield from the mid-20th century is constructed from interwoven cane and fiber and is beau...

A large geometric medallion adorns this rug with a shield-like form. Tribal designs in burnt orange, black, ivory, brown and variations of yellow adorn this short pile rug.

Highly decorative and impressive shields from the buttress-like roots and/or trunks of mangrove trees. The soft mangrove wood is well suited to be processed with tools made of stone,...

This striking shield was realized in Papua New Guinea, circa 1960. The rectangular form in unfinished nubuck hued hardwood has been inscribed with white curvilinear and geometric pat...

A rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat tribal carved ancestral sago bowl (also known as a platter, serving shield and tray) crafted in the likes of the owners war shield.

Superb Large Antique Maasai Shield – East Africa Origin: Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa Culture: Maasai Period: early 20th century Material: Hide, natural pigments, and wood Dimensio...

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element in a modernist style.

African tribal Somalian Gashan shield Fine old Hippo hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front width 35 cm A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

African tribal Somalian Gashan shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back width 35 cm A Historic collectable and great Interior design e...

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element.

African Zulu cowhide shield, South Africa Of oval form the cow hide shield with front with interwoven hairy strips, complete with pole at the back in form of a spear, with extending...

This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a Classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to allow both substantial defense and swift mobility to its bearer on the battlefield,...

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...

A well carved festival feasting platter. One end featuring a long billed water bird head. The exterior carved with a traditional complex interlocking motif. The interior plain and di...

The Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are renowned for some of Central Africa's most sophisticated artistic traditions. From intricately woven raffia textiles and prest...

Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carvings on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.

Papua New Guinea: Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region  Northern Papua New Guinea, 20th Century  A fine example of the rich cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea is this extraordinar...

Nature has been a source of inspiration for artists, craftsmen, and to people of all trades since the dawn of time. This traditional Dogon door from Mali is ideal to bring a piece of...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

A Dancing Mask by Dan Tribe Africa 1930's Beautiful patina. This mask was probably worn for ritual dances. Old traces of paint on the raffia Report : Base is not included