Lot 0262

THE MAASAI TRIBE SHIELD, KENYA OR TANZANIA, 19 C.

Similar Sale History

Sold

2020Mid 20th C. African Maasai Hide ShieldSee Sold Price

Sold

TRIBAL: Maasai Shield, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide,: TRIBAL: Maasai Shield, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide, pigment, painted hide shield of ovate form, wear consistent with age and use, approximately 36" h. [PROVENANCE: Davis Collection.]

2021TRIBAL: Maasai Shield, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide,See Sold Price

Sold

Five Maasai Tribe Articles Longest: 27 inches (68 cm).: Five Maasai Tribe Articles Kenya or Tanzania, Circa 21st Century A.D. Longest: 27 inches (68 cm). Property from the Collection of Fred W. Everett, The Villages, Florida Including: Milk Gourd, Bead Nec

2021Five Maasai Tribe Articles Longest: 27 inches (68 cm).See Sold Price

Sold

MAASAI ART GLASS SCULPTURE BY DARIO FRARE: MAASAI ART GLASS SCULPTURE BY DARIO FRARE: An Italian art glass sculpture, by Murano Glass Master Dario Frare. Inspired by the African Maasai nomadic tribe, located in Kenya & Tanzania. Figures are re

2024MAASAI ART GLASS SCULPTURE BY DARIO FRARESee Sold Price

Sold

TRIBAL: Maasai Warrior's Shield and Spears, Kenya, 20th: TRIBAL: Maasai Warrior's Shield and Spears, Kenya, 20th C., animal hide, pigment, metal, painted hide shield of ovate form with two spears, wear consistent with age and use including some paint loss,

2021TRIBAL: Maasai Warrior's Shield and Spears, Kenya, 20thSee Sold Price

Sold

A Maasai Painted Hide Shield and Milk Gourd Height 39: A Maasai Painted Hide Shield and Milk Gourd Kenya or Tanzania, Circa 20th Century A.D. Height 39 inches (99 cm). Property from the Collection of Fred W. Everett, The Villages, Florida Provenance: Roya

2021A Maasai Painted Hide Shield and Milk Gourd Height 39See Sold Price

Sold

A Maasai Shield: A vintage to antique Maasai shield from the grasslands of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, where such shields were used in warfare, hunting, and rites of passage. A buffalo hide sewn onto a woode

2022A Maasai ShieldSee 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

Two Maasai Leather Capes with Beads, Early-Mid 20th C: Two Maasai Leather Capes with Beads, Early-Mid 20th C. Tanzania/Kenya. Sizes: 1) 43'' x 56'' (109 x 142 cm) ; 2) 41'' x 51'' (104 x 130 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

2021Two Maasai Leather Capes with Beads, Early-Mid 20th CSee Sold Price

Sold

African Maasai Elongo Shield: Africa, Kenya and Northern Tanzania, Massai peoples tribal warrior shield circa 1950s or later Elongo type which is blessed with protective charms to ensure the warriors safe return. 39" H x 22" WSan

2023African Maasai Elongo ShieldSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. African Maasai Steel & Wood Spear: Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful spear of a lengthy form with a bottom spike and a massive blade both attached to the ends of a short, central wo

202320th C. African Maasai Steel & Wood SpearSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. African Maasai Steel Spear, Wood Handle: Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A throwing spear of a formidable length with a wooden central pole secured with dangerous weapons on either end. The bottom

202320th C. African Maasai Steel Spear, Wood HandleSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. African Maasai Wood & Beaded Rungu Club: Eastern Africa, Kenya and northern Tanzania, Maasai, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful weapon known as a rungu made of wood with an ornate beaded covering. This staff is comprised of a cyl

202120th C. African Maasai Wood & Beaded Rungu ClubSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Maasai Weapons/Armor. 20th c.: A pair of Maasai weapons and armor. Kenya. 20th century. ++ Maasai spear. Comes apart in two parts. 45 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1". ++ Maasai style shield. Some pigment loss. 4" x 19" x 3". Condition: May not

20202 Maasai Weapons/Armor. 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

African Maasai Etched Calabash Gourd: African Maasai People calabash gourd, Kenya or Tanzania, 19th/20th century, the baseball bat-shaped vegetable etched with birds, shields, and geometric designs, further mounted with beaded leather and

2020African Maasai Etched Calabash GourdSee Sold Price

Sold

Maasai Shield, Kenya.: A Maasai Shield with geometric designs. Leather, pigment. Kenya. 35” x 28”. Condition: Surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

2022Maasai Shield, Kenya.See Sold Price

Recommended Items

African Maasai Beaded Textile Belt w/ Silver Discs: East Africa, Kenya and northern Tanzania, Maasai, ca. early to mid-20th CE. A beaded apron belt or neck collar stitched onto a cotton cloth backing with straps for tying around the waist, with danglin

5 days LeftAfrican Maasai Beaded Textile Belt w/ Silver Discs

$400

FINE AMERICAN EAGLE QUILT W/OLIVE BRANCH & SHIELD: FINE AMERICAN EAGLE QUILT W/OLIVE BRANCH & SHIELD, C. 1870/80, 76" X 80" (COTTON SEEDS)

May 18, 2024FINE AMERICAN EAGLE QUILT W/OLIVE BRANCH & SHIELD

$60

Kelly Tribe, C-print, 2006: Kelly Tribe, C-print, 2006, Kelly Tribe (American, b. 1973), "Dad's Books, My Film Experiment", pen signed on studio label, gallery label verso, framed under plexiglass, 36"h x 48"w (image) Provenance

May 15, 2024Kelly Tribe, C-print, 2006

$500

Mid-Century Modern "Parents and Child" Marble Stone Sculpture Kenya: Mid-Century Modern "Parents and Child" Marble Stone Sculpture Kenya Mid-Century Modern Parents and Child Marble Stone Sculpture Kenya c. 1980's About: Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture de

6 days LeftMid-Century Modern "Parents and Child" Marble Stone Sculpture Kenya

$10

RARE VIKING WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING C. 9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 11: Ring size 11. The oval bezel is just under 1 3/4” (1.71”) in length. Broad overlapping prong band allowing for some adjustment. The large oval bezel with high relief hatched segmented bord

2 days LeftRARE VIKING WARRIOR’S SHIELD RING C. 9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 11

$1,800

Large Decorative Plaster and Polychrome Shield, 20th c., Dia.- 44 in.: Large Decorative Plaster and Polychrome Shield, 20th c., after a Holy Roman Empire Thaler, the triple bust Emperors in low relief with Latin title: "Caro Ferd Maxi Gratia Caro V Ferd. 1550," Dia.- 44

4 days LeftLarge Decorative Plaster and Polychrome Shield, 20th c., Dia.- 44 in.

$425

PAIR OF CAST IRON CIRCLES IN FRAMES WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.: Pair of cast iron circles in frames with shield design C 1900. Ht: 39.5" Wd: 39"

May 22, 2024PAIR OF CAST IRON CIRCLES IN FRAMES WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.

$50

PAIR OF CAST IRON CIRCLES IN FRAMES WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.: Pair of cast iron circles in frames with shield design C 1900. Ht: 39.5" Wd: 39.25"

May 22, 2024PAIR OF CAST IRON CIRCLES IN FRAMES WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.

$50

PAIR CAST IRON CIRCLES IN FRAME WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.: Pair cast iron circles in frame with shield design C 1900. Ht: 39.5" Wd: 39"

May 22, 2024PAIR CAST IRON CIRCLES IN FRAME WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.

$50

FOUR CAST IRON CIRCLES WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.: Four cast iron circles with shield design C 1900. Ht: 29" Wd: 25"

May 22, 2024FOUR CAST IRON CIRCLES WITH SHIELD DESIGN C 1900.

$50

Asmat People, ceremonial shield: Asmat People, ceremonial shield, 20th c., likely Pulau River Valley, relief decorated dark and light stained wood, 52"h x 8"w Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin Pearlstein, NYC

May 17, 2024Asmat People, ceremonial shield

$150

Azande People, "gbilija" shield: Azande People, "gbilija" shield, 20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, black dyed and natural rattan over wood frame, decorated with geometric designs, densely and expertly woven, 51"h x 16"w Provena

May 17, 2024Azande People, "gbilija" shield

$250

Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal.: Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal. The Tharu are devout Hindus, globally renowned for their skill as mask-carvers. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X

May 18, 2024Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal.

$50

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

Masai East African Bushbuck Shoulder Taxidermy Mount: The Masai Bushbuck is from Kenya, and Tanzania. This is a mature average size Buck. The mount is clean and in excellent condition. The taxidermy quality on this one grades a 9.25.

May 17, 2024Masai East African Bushbuck Shoulder Taxidermy Mount

$20

Newburgh NY Petelinz Dairy Patriotic Shield Milk Box: A vintage Newburgh, NY galvanized steel milkbox from the Petelinz Dairy with All Star painted shield decoration c.1960's. Styrolined with some deterioration to the styro in bottom. Metal structure is

Jun 23, 2024Newburgh NY Petelinz Dairy Patriotic Shield Milk Box

$20

THE MAASAI TRIBE SHIELD, KENYA OR TANZANIA, 19 C.

Item Details

Description

Of a slightly irregular oval form with pointed tips. Such shields were used by the tribe of cattle breeders Maasai in wars, hunting, or ritual purposes. The wooden body is covered with buffalo skin which is decorated with white, black, ocher, and red geometric patterns.

Dimensions: 38 x 25 x 5 in., (96.5 x 63.5 x 13 cm.)

Condition

Good, with expected signs of use

Buyer's Premium

THE MAASAI TRIBE SHIELD, KENYA OR TANZANIA, 19 C.

Name: THE MAASAI TRIBE SHIELD, KENYA OR TANZANIA, 19 C.
SKU: 85046680
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

See Sold Price

Starting Price $100

Sell a Similar Item

3 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in New York, NY, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

HELIOS AUCTIONS

New York, NY, United States

102 Reviews

1,949 Followers