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Old shield, 19th century - Kenya, Masai

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Item Details

Description

cow or buffalo hide, polychrome paint, min. dam., traces of usage and abrasion;
these "heraldic shields" can certainly be compared with those of Europe's medieval knights. Based on the way a shield was painted, it was easily possible for a warrior to recognize the age group and from where his opponent came.
H: 69 cm, H: 27,2 inch
Provenance:
Sam Handbury-Madin, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Great Britain
Barry Ashford, Great Britain
Continent: Africa

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Old shield, 19th century - Kenya, Masai

Name: Old shield, 19th century - Kenya, Masai
SKU: 50969934
Price: 5500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €3,000 - €5,000

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