Lot 1271

Two African Shields and One Spear

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Description

20th century, one Songye carved wooden shield with face masks, one Massai, Kenya, painted leather shield, and one African throwing spear.

This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020)
35 in. (shields), 55 in. (spear)
From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

Condition

Good condition with expected wear; leather dry; some loss of wrapping.

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Two African Shields and One Spear

Name: Two African Shields and One Spear
SKU: 65246991
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $25 - $25,000

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