Tribal Shield

Unusual elaborately carved shield or ancestral plaque. Human head carved on top, decorated with

Pair of mid-century enamel on copper tiles, depicting Picasso or African style tribal warriors with

texture and warm, honey color. Tribal art is our specialty. If you are interested in more of this type

This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to

Forms. This shield is illustrated on page 171 of the catalog of the collection. Tribal art is our

A magnificent quagga hide shield. This spectacular shield is one of the rarest known African

A magnificent shield made from oryx hide. The hide is bleached and incised with geometric patterns

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

An early 20th century wicker Congo shield. This beautifully decorative Congo shield is a

Carved wood with white, red and yellow decoration. From the Sepik River region. Provenance: Acquired from the Harry A. Franklin Gallery, Beverly Hills, circa in 1975.

Assortment of five African carved wood shields with unique decorative pattern carved in to the

Unique Wooden Shield with wood decoration, on custom iron stand

Carved Wooden Shileds on Metal Stands

African Tribal fine Kirdi metal shield Kirdi, North Cameroon The metal shield with flat bottom and

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

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

Dramatic African tribal warrior shield, Congo origin. One-piece with handle.   

Wonderful graphic carved Congo shield. Exceptional patina and form. The design consists of a

A Mendi war or dance shield with painted figure Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Exquisite wood and leather shield

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

Two African shields on metal base.Used by African warroirs. Design on front of shields and handle

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

Amazing hand painted Ngandu shields. Displays intricate basketry in woven cane and fiber. This

Unique shield from New Guinea.

Hippo shield with ribbed surface, placed on a metal stand.

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

Amazing set of three Ngandu shields. Each displays intricate basketry in woven cane and fiber

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

C. 1920 (or older) hippo shield from the Sidamo people in Ethiopia. This is a fascinating piece

Excellent old Arussi (African) hide shield.

Excellent Arussi hide shield. Beautifully constructed with a great patina.

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

Decoratively carved Batak shield that has been refinished and mounted as sculpture.

Beautiful Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia. Pandal design featuring white clay, red ochre

A well-preserved, old and early large Tutsi dance shield with natural pigment paint from the 1930s

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

and see them first! The dramatic tribal design of this hand-carved and painted shield is quite bold

Elegant, gently curved, Tutsi dance shield with outlined and painted geometric design in red and

Crossing over from tribal into a contemporary design sensibility, these African shields even have

African tribal fine Da Haya Dance A wood dance shield with carved with geometric patterns and

A 20th century rattan and wicker African shield, probably from the Ganda people of Uganda.

tribal objects. It has its original handle on the back. This distinctive type of African shield

Exceptional Gbilija Shield from the Zande tribe- DR CONGO Museum Quality Very rare piece in perfect

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

A Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield Central desert region A stone carved shield in had wood with red

Vintage brown and white African large artisanal cowhide warrior shield. Handcrafted hard oval shape