Old shield, 19th century - Kenya, Masai

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 wa

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

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 wh

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

Bamboo Turned Windsor Birdcage Back Armchair. Early 19th Century with old black paint. Shield shaped seat measures 13-1/4"h. 345"h. overall. Condition: Good with wear.

A Somalian Warriors Hide Parrying Shield (Gaschan) 19th to 20th Century. A classic example of circular form, with domed center and typical large hand grip and made from VERY hard Giraffe Hide. The Shi

First quarter 19th century, mixed woods. Bamboo turnings. One with old, alligatored finish and shield under top rail. 16.5" seat, 33.5"h. and other with saddle seat and oval medallion under top rail.

Carved wood warrior shield with raffia binding. Probably Ca. 1870's. Dimensions: H 34" x W 11" Condition: Great old surface, with some wear and losses as expected.

Old animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs, old animal hide attached as a trophy. Masai peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 39 x 29.5 inches. Prove

Old animal hide shield with bent wooden frame work and painted traditional designs. Masai peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Shield measures 36 x 23.5 inches. Ex. Private VA. Collection. Field collected

Antique 19th C Old Paris Porcelain Armorial Tray / Platter. Shield at center with lion. Hand painted / gilt decorated. Measures 8 x 10.5 inches.

Antique 19th C Old Paris Porcelain Armorial Tray / Platter. Shield at center with lion. Hand painted / gilt decorated. Measures 10 x 12 inches.

Antique 19th C Old Paris Porcelain Armorial Tray / Platter. Shield at center with lion. Hand painted / gilt decorated. Measures 10 x 12 inches.

An early 19th century 18ct gold diamond and enamel mourning ring. The old-cut diamond and black enamel shield, with scrolling surround and grooved foliate shoulders, to the black enamel 'In Memory Of'

A carved American Eagle late 19th/20th century Shown with outstretched wings, holding arrows and Patriotic shield, retaining traces of old gilding. (H: 15 in. W: 6 1/2 in. L: 47 1/2 in.) Provenance

A Sukuma or Nyaturu Shield Tanzania, 19th to early 20th century Thick hide and wood. A fine old one with wear and polish from use. Provenance: Pascal Vernimmen, Ghent&c

Antique 19th C Old Paris Porcelain Armorial Compote / Center Piece. Shield at center with lion. Hand painted / gilt decorated. Measures 11.5 x 10.5 inches.

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

19th century leaded, stained glass window composed of textured glass and slag glass fragments, decorated with shield at center, 14" X 41 1/2" X 1 1/2" overall.

Old Sheffield Plate Covered Entree Dish, 19th c., oblong with bound reed borders, removable foliate loop handle, inset silver shield with engraved crest, note: resilvered, h. 6 1/2 in., w. 11 3/8 in.;

19th C. Phila. Windsor Fan Back Side Chair. Shield shaped seat, ring and vase turn base. 34 1/2" h x 16 1/2"w x 17"d. Condition: Good with old refinish and repairs to seat.

A vintage leather fireman's helmet in old red paint - loss to the paint on the front shield - the beak of a metal eagle's head holds the shield in place and is signed at the base "Cairns & Bro" (New Y

English, early/mid 19th century, oval scalloped borders, acanthus decoration, scroll and foliate feet, let in shield with heraldic device, rooster and shield "Fortes Creantur Fortibus" (The brave bege

English, 19th century, oval with acanthus, scroll, and shell decoration, lid with let-in-shield with lion heraldic device, unmarked, 10-3/4 x 14-3/4 x 8-3/4 in. Provenance: Collection of the Art Fund,