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Kenya Shield

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron

Category

Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa

Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa

Located in London, GB

Superb Large Antique Maasai Shield – East Africa Origin: Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa Culture

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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Hide Shield, Kenya, Masai, Early 20th Century
Hide Shield, Kenya, Masai, Early 20th Century

Hide Shield, Kenya, Masai, Early 20th Century

Located in Jesteburg, DE

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

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield
Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield

Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield

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H 37 in W 26.5 in D 5.5 in

Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield circa 1920.  Not to be confused with modern

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Paint

Polychrome Leather African Massai Tribe Shield
Polychrome Leather African Massai Tribe Shield

Polychrome Leather African Massai Tribe Shield

Located in Montreal, QC

Polychrome leather African Massai tribe shield.

Category

Vintage 1970s Kenyan Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania

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H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Hide

Antique African Shield
Antique African Shield

Antique African Shield

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H 23 in W 17 in D 11 in

Antique African Shield

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare mix of mask and a basketry. The object is an example of superb African art. The protection was turned to an opportunity of expression.

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Masks

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania

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H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Hide

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Materials

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