2 Abyssinian Ethiopian Hide Shields

2 Abyssinian Ethiopian Hide Shields. Largest size: 28'' x 29.75'' x 5.25'' (71 x 76 x 13 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding

(1) A vintage, leather covered canteen from Afghanistan with stopper and the long handle. DATE c. 1960 DIMENSIONS Width 9 Depth 5 Height 13 in. (2) African Ethiopian Leather Animal Hide Tribal Shield

Vintage Ethiopian Hide Shield. Measures 25 1/2"

Ethiopia, 19th century Two finely crafted and (apparently) lathe-turned examples, made of extremely thick hide. With openwork brass handle attachment plates. Quite rare. Dimensions Largest is 9 1/2" d

Of molded rawhide with separately-applied grip, the obverse with characteristic minute geometrical tooled motifs overall. Mid-19th century. Diameter 32cm. Condition II

Of molded rawhide with separately-applied grip, the obverse with characteristic minute geometrical tooled motifs overall. Mid-19th c. Diameter 35cm. Condition II

East African, late 19th century. Large Ethiopian round animal hide shield with embossed lines and handle to back. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Geor

Two Ethiopian hair on hide aprons, likely Hamar peoples, early 20th century, each of waisted rectangular from with geometric glass bead decoration at bottom, and with straps, first 17"l x 9"w, with st

A durable and well made old parrying shield created with rhino hide and leather stitching. The Shield most likely dates to the late 19th century and is as hard as steel. The shield measures 22 inches

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

Antique Ethiopian Large Oromo buffalo hide shield with bullet hole. Size 28 inches diameter. Provenance Ex Private MD collection acquired from ex Tribal Mania

Design. 20th century. 30 inches x 20 inches. Hide, leather, grass and wood. Hand painted geometric design. 2) Small 20th century hide shield. 16 inches x 10 inches. Shield being sold with metaleasel.

(1) African tribal Folk Art oil on hide painting depicts crusade scene of Europeans and Africans with the hanging and killing of the Christians, 20th century. Measures: 21.5\"\" H x 27.5\"\" W x 1.(2)

Two Ethiopian Leather Shields. Stretched hide over a rounded wooden frame, concave form with bulbous protrusions around a raised central rib. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1)

Two Ethiopian Leather Shields. Stretched hide over a rounded wood frame, concave form with bulbous protrusions around a raised central rib. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 2

The Ethiopian name for this type of animal hide shield is called ‘Tafa‘ or ‘Gasha‘ and was considered important among warriors and status holders in the Amhara culture. The shi

Lot 147 African Shields, Group of 2 one large wood shield decorated with paint and leather, one small animal hide shield larger: 35 x 35 x 8 inches smaller: 19 1/2 x 12 x 1 inches Provenance: From an

A polychrome hide shield. Kenya, Masai. 20th century.35 1/2"h x 25"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: These shields were carried by Masai warr

Pueblo Painted Buffalo Hide Shield mid-19th century concave form, crafted from 1/2-inch-thick buffalo hide; painted abstract design in colors of yellow, black, and red diameter 19-1/2 inches ...this s

A handheld hide shield. Ethiopia. 20th century. 4 1/2" d x 18 1/2"diam. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

African painted wood 'Sirata' shield in oval form, from the semi-nomadic Maassai people of Kenya Circa mid 1900s. The shield if composed of hide, wood, pigment, and leather. 38 1/2" H

The authentic animal hide shield is not only used for personal adornment and prestige during ceremonies but also used in battle. The shield was not only for protection from a foe, the warrior would al

Item/Description: African Warrior Shield with handle. Rectangular. Material: Animal hide and wood. Dimensions: Length: 45 1/2"; Width: 18 1/2". Condition: Wear, Age. Hole. Age: Unknown. Provenance: Pr

An aged African shield likely from the Turkana people of Kenya, made from a very thick animal hide. Stands freely, measures 22 1/2" H x 9" W x 7" L *note - some cracking present