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19th Century Somali Leather Hide Shield

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Description

A rare 19th century bleached and incised leather hide shield.The hide is bleached and incised with geometric patterns.Somali warriors carried an iron spear, a short sword called a belawa, and a shield called a gãschãn. These shields were bleached white with elaborately incised with concentric circles and short parallel lines. The Shield measures 13 inches tall and wide, and will include a professional custom wall mounted display stand. Provenance: Ex Amyas Naegele Gallery, NYC, Ex Private New York city collection.

Condition

Good, well worn

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19th Century Somali Leather Hide Shield

Name: 19th Century Somali Leather Hide Shield
SKU: 173688858
Price: 480 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $50

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