Lot 0154

Masai People Kenya, East Africa Lion Hunting Spear

Similar Sale History

Sold

2024Masai painted Warriors ShieldSee Sold Price

Sold

Masai Painted Shield Ex National Geographic / Grosvenor: Old animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs. Masai peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 36 x 23.5 inches. Ex. Private VA. Collection. Field collected

2020Masai Painted Shield Ex National Geographic / GrosvenorSee Sold Price

Sold

Beautiful Antique African Fan: A very fine and rare Old animal hide fan with old leather stitched handle and applied tribal motifs. East Africa , possibly Masai peoples, Kenya. The fan has been mounted to a Lucite base and measures

2020Beautiful Antique African FanSee Sold Price

Sold

Authentic African Masai Lion Spear From East Africa: This Spear is very old. Around 1910 give or take a couple of years. It measures 7 feet 2" long, which is just about the same height as a Masai Warrior. Back at the time of this Spear, the Masai were s

2022Authentic African Masai Lion Spear From East AfricaSee Sold Price

Sold

Masai Hide Shield & 2 Lion Hunting Spears: Masai hide shield, Kenya, of lenticular form decorated with white, red and black pigment, together with 2 Masai wood and metal lion hunting spears. (MCON1200/3) {WK} Property Title: Measurements:Shiel

2017Masai Hide Shield & 2 Lion Hunting SpearsSee Sold Price

Sold

Maasai Long Spear or Javelin: East Africa, Kenya and Tanzania, Maasai peoples, 20th c. Large heavy African spear with a long rounded tip blade and four-sided base spike, exposed wood center section for handling. 69 1/4" H, blade 2

2023Maasai Long Spear or JavelinSee Sold Price

Sold

Head of an Early 20th Century Masai Lion Hunting Spear: 43" hollow-ground blade with 3.25" socket. **Untouched patina with overall coat of pitting and orange rust.** $500-$750

2021Head of an Early 20th Century Masai Lion Hunting SpearSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of art

2021A Rendille Headrest Ex Evan Maurer CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Antique Masai Iron Wood sculptures African Tribal Art: Two carved iron wood sculptures from the Masai of Kenya, East Africa. Carved from a very heavy dense wood, such sculptures were made for the art market. The pair are both vintage to antique examples.

20182 Antique Masai Iron Wood sculptures African Tribal ArtSee Sold Price

Sold

Old Turkana Hide Shield, African Arms, African Form: A very nice old and field used Animal Hide shield from the Turkana peoples of Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 18 x 10.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Dr. Brian Healy Estate, New York.

2021Old Turkana Hide Shield, African Arms, African FormSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Maasai Lion Hunting Spears, Kenya.: A group of two Maasai Lion Hunting Spears. Wood, metal. Kenya. Smallest: 52 384" x 2". Largest: 82" x 1 1/4". Condition: Rust on blades and wear from age. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Fost

20222 Maasai Lion Hunting Spears, Kenya.See Sold Price

Sold

Authentic East African Masai Lion Spear & Sheild: This is the exact type of Spear and Shield the Masai used to hunt Lion years ago for their manhood ritual. These were brought back from Tanzania in the mid 1970's. The Masai still carry these today. B

2023Authentic East African Masai Lion Spear & SheildSee Sold Price

Sold

Five Maasai Warrior Spears Length of longest 76 1/8 inches (193.4 cm).: Five Maasai Warrior Spears East Africa, Kenya or Tanzania Length of longest 76 1/8 inches (193.4 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

2022Five Maasai Warrior Spears Length of longest 76 1/8 inches (193.4 cm).See Sold Price

Sold

Three Maasai Warrior Spears Length of longest 80 inches (203.3 cm).: Three Maasai Warrior Spears East Africa, Kenya or Tanzania Length of longest 80 inches (203.3 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

2022Three Maasai Warrior Spears Length of longest 80 inches (203.3 cm).See Sold Price

Sold

Four Maasai Warrior Spears: Four Maasai Warrior Spears East Africa, Kenya or Tanzania Length of longest 73 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

2022Four Maasai Warrior SpearsSee Sold Price

Sold

Three Maasai Warrior Spears Length of longest 71 3/4 inches (182.3 cm).: Three Maasai Warrior Spears East Africa, Kenya or Tanzania Length of longest 71 3/4 inches (182.3 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

2022Three Maasai Warrior Spears Length of longest 71 3/4 inches (182.3 cm).See Sold Price

Recommended Items

African Terracotta Bead String Group: 12th century A.D. or later. Ten restrung necklaces composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including tubular, rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. Cf. Mann,

Jun 07, 2024African Terracotta Bead String Group

£5

West African Terracotta Bead String Group: 12th century A.D. or later. Ten restrung necklaces composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including tubular, rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. Cf. Mann,

Jun 07, 2024West African Terracotta Bead String Group

£5

Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa: Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa. One of a two-piece body mask ensemble, probably depicting pregnancy. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X 10"|| >>>RBFineArts CFL Inc. Sh

May 18, 2024Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa

$50

Roosevelt's African Game Trails 1910: Heading: -1901 Author: Roosevelt, Theodore Title: African Game Trails: An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist Place Published: New York Publisher:Charles Scribner's Sons

2 days LeftRoosevelt's African Game Trails 1910

$150

Persian Hand Woven Silk Blend Qum Rug, 5' x 3' 5": Persian Hand Woven Silk and Wool Qum Rug, with figural hunting scene to center and "Iranian Brotherhood of Rug Weavers" label to underside. 5' L x 3' 5" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collecti

May 19, 2024Persian Hand Woven Silk Blend Qum Rug, 5' x 3' 5"

$125

92 stereoptic viewer cards, ethnographic.: Standard size 3 1/2" x 7". Includes interesting views of various Swahili speaking groups in Africa, Egyptian mummy, people of the Middle East and India, and other fascinating subjects. Come in a custo

4 days Left92 stereoptic viewer cards, ethnographic.

$70

Lobi Bronze Figures (3): Three (3) copper alloy figural works, a seated couple, lion and chamelion, cast using the lost wax method, likely Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Domensions (approx.): 3.75" H (tallest) to 1"

May 10, 2024Lobi Bronze Figures (3)

$35

Old LEGA Bwami cult wooden Face Mask Congo Drc Warega African Tribal Art 1127: CONGO RDC Beautiful Lega idimu mask Obviously old Those masks were used in the cult of Bwami, an association which organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community The Le

Apr 30, 2024Old LEGA Bwami cult wooden Face Mask Congo Drc Warega African Tribal Art 1127

See Sold Price

LEGA Wood idimu African Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC Tribal Art 1693: CONGO DRC LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Typical heart-shaped face Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremoni

Live NowLEGA Wood idimu African Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC Tribal Art 1693

$240

Lega idimu Wooden Mask Bwami Cult Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art mc1904: CONGO DRC LEGA idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of th

Live NowLega idimu Wooden Mask Bwami Cult Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art mc1904

$120

LEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1126: CONGO DRC LEGA idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of th

Live NowLEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1126

$160

Large LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1893: CONGO DRC Superb LEGA Bwami mask Probably Muminia This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega

Live NowLarge LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1893

$480

Nice LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1850: CONGO DRC Superb LEGA Bwami mask Probably Muminia This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega

Live NowNice LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1850

$600

Powerful LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1843: CONGO DRC Superb LEGA Bwami idimu mask Powerful mask This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Le

Apr 30, 2024Powerful LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1843

See Sold Price

LEGA idimu bwami Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1201: CONGO DRC LEGA Idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of th

Live NowLEGA idimu bwami Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1201

$160

Congo Drc LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult African Tribal Art 1196: CONGO DRC LEGA idimu Bwami mask Very expressive mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high

Live NowCongo Drc LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult African Tribal Art 1196

$240

Masai People Kenya, East Africa Lion Hunting Spear

Item Details

Description

Featured in this lot is this Masai People Kenya, East Africa lion hunting spear. The spear features an impressive length with a short haft. The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central, and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The Maasai people have traditionally viewed the killing of lions as a rite of passage. Historically, lion hunts were done by individuals, however, due to reduced lion populations, lion hunts done solo are discouraged by elders. The condition of this spear is fair, with the blade showing good overall condition and tape residue on the haft of the spear. The measurements of this spear are 46" x 1 3/4", with an overall blade length of 27".

Condition

For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition. Shipping info is clearly stated on LA and our website diretly, please do not use LA messanger for shipping quotes.