African Arussi Hippopotamus Hide Shield, Ethiopia

African Arussi Hippopotamus Hide Shield, Ethiopia. Size: 25'' x 25'' x 7'' (64 x 64 x 18 cm).

Ethiopia, Late 19th-Early 20th Century Rare black and red polychrome decoration on inner (handle) side. Hippopotamus hide, pigments Measures approximately 13 1/2" diameter, not perfectly round.

**Originally Listed At $800** Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, Amarro peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large decorative shield made from the hide of either a hippopotamus or buffalo. The circular

Antique African Oromo Buffalo Hide Shield, Ethiopia. Size: 26.5'' x 27.5'' x 4.5'' (67 x 70 x 11 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Antique African Oromo Buffalo Hide Shield, Ethiopia. Size: 25'' x 21'' x 6'' (64 x 53 x 15 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Antique African Oromo Buffalo Hide Shield, Ethiopia. Size: 29'' x 29'' x 6'' (74 x 74 x 15 cm). Provenance: Ex Yosi Barzilai collection,

An Arussi or Oromo Shield Ethiopia, c. 1950 Made of stretched cow hide. Embossed with raised ribs and alternating oval bosses radiating from a central vertical spine, fine to

War Shield, Sidamo / Oromo People, 19th C. Ethiopia, East Africa. Formed buffalo hide. Size: 28" diameter (68.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130

Africa; late 19th- early 20th century Of domed form with everted rim. Equipped with original handle and suspension strap, a rarity thus. Dimensions ~22" diameter (55.9 cm)

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

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.

Kenyan / Massai? African tribal hide shield with polychrome decoration. 37"H x 25"W x 8"D

Zulu African painted hide shield. Red and black geometric designs on a cream tone ground. Leather wrapped edges. 25.5 x 40in.

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **First Time At Auction** Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Masai

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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.

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

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

Kenya, early 20thc.,hand made and painted with geometric designs in red and black pigment. With wood and iron spear. 36 x 26 in.  , spear 46 in.  

A very nice old and field used Animal Hide shield from the Turkana peoples of Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 18 x 10.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Dr. Brian Healy Estate, New York.

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Vintage African molded leather shield, Ethiopia, circular form, with central point, thick leather coating with applied handle at back, used for traditional funeral ceremonies, approx 8"h, 18"diam; 3.2

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Patinated animal hide shield, possible African, interior with single semicircular handle, exterior decorated with etched geometric motifs, high relief bump pattern, approx 4"h, 18"diam, 4lbs **Provena