Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...
Wood, Leather
Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.
Located in Leuven , BE
This type of shield was used to deflect the strike of sticks or whips in ritual staged fights.Beautifully made from hide and natural fibers with a textural and timeless modern form. ...
Organic Material
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Cane
$270
H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in
Decorative hand-woven bag/box from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven bag from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera ...
Cane
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...
Bone
French Early 20th Century Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 20th century French Leather Horse Sculpture. Beautifully poised in a rearing position. Wonderful patina. A terrifi...
Leather
Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Located in Sheffield, MA
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 proces...
Wood
Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Papier-mâché horse covered in leather with metal elements.
Leather
Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera...
Cane
$5,600 / set
H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Iron
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
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 wonderful patina. The leather shield...
Metal, Iron
$2,450
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 12.25 in
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Wood
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood t...
Wood
Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...
Shell, Twine, Beads
African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Dinka beaded vest for a young woman, comprised of strands of brightly colored glass beads, fiber, and cowrie shells, mid 20th century, Dinka peoples, Sudan. This ...
Metal
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