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Material: Cowhide
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. It's a typical form to have a Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cowhide Folk Art
Materials
Cowhide
Cowhide Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Large Cowhide rug
Originally purchased from Knoll
Very clean virtually no wear
Category
1970s American Vintage Cowhide Folk Art
Materials
Cowhide
South American Cowhide & Leather Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
South American Colonial (Peruvian 19th Cent) cowhide and leather floor trunk (Bataca) with a geometric strap design.
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19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Cowhide Folk Art
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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