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Zulu Shield

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

Located in Norton, MA

Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Cowhide

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Hand-Carved African Zulu Shield, Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Hand-Carved African Zulu Shield, Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Hand-Carved African Zulu Shield, Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Located in Centreville, VA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Love Jug  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Love Jug  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Love Jug , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

At the forefront, a beautifully crafted Zulu shield showcases intricate details, representing strength, courage, and the rich traditions of the Zulu people.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

African Hand Crafted Zebra Hide Zulu Shield with Leather Lashing
African Hand Crafted Zebra Hide Zulu Shield with Leather Lashing

African Hand Crafted Zebra Hide Zulu Shield with Leather Lashing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An original Zulu Shield made of Zebra Hide and lashed with woven leather.

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood, Paint

African Zulu Cowhide Shield
African Zulu Cowhide Shield

African Zulu Cowhide Shield

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H 54 in W 23 in D 0.5 in

African Zulu Cowhide Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Large 19th Century Bronze Figure of Dick Whittington
Large 19th Century Bronze Figure of Dick Whittington

Large 19th Century Bronze Figure of Dick Whittington

Located in Suffolk, GB

His other works included The Last Call (1879) (depicting the simultaneous dramatic death of a trumpeter and horse in battle), his monuments include Lady Godiva at Liverpool and his h...

Category

Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

African Zulu Shields
African Zulu Shields

African Zulu Shields

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H 21 in Dm 21 in

African Zulu Shields

Located in Venice, CA

Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman in battle for hundred of years.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Category

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Materials

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Zulu Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic zulu shield available at 1stDibs. Each zulu shield for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, wood and cowhide. If you’re shopping for a zulu shield, we have 2 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect zulu shield — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A zulu shield, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made zulu shield has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Etro are consistently popular.

How Much is a Zulu Shield?

A zulu shield can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,625, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $20,350.