Shield - Kenya, Masai / Kikuyu

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

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

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

A group of two African style utilitarian objects. 20th century. ++ Yoruba style stool with five figures. Nigeria. 23" x 16". ++ Masai style shield. Kenya. 4" x 27".

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

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

Two small Masai shields and spears, paint decorated hide, Kenya, larger 11"h x 13"w

Kikuyu/Maasai, East Africa, Polychrome leather shield with striking asymmetrical design, Maasai, Kenya; slight feel of use on the handle on back, age uncertain, 34"h. Provenance: Retired Southern Cali

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.  

DESCRIPTION: African Kenyan Masai Maasai shield comprised of hide with fur still on the front, painted with white and black hues. Finished with hide handle along back. CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Kenya DI

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.]

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

A Maasai Shield with geometric designs. Leather, pigment. Kenya. 30” x 26”. Condition: Surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

A Turkana shield Kenya Cured hide, of classic rectangular form, with central wooden shaft and hand grip on the reverse, with painted inventory number 'T358' to reverse, raised on bespoke mount.H: 21,

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Age-appropriate condition as shown in photos, with some polychrome paint still visible, cracked and chipped center bottom. Ovoid shield, wood, polychrome; Maasai people,

A group of four African objects. ++ Manilla currency. 7"h x 6 3/4"w x 1/8"d. ++ Bellows. Gabon, Fang style. 6"h x 13 1/2"w x 13"d. ++ Gourd beaded milk container. Kenya, Masai. 31"h x 4 1/2"w x 4"d. +

African art Kenya Masai.Set consisting of three necklaces, a pair of earrings and two bracelets. Iron wire, leather and beads. . Cm 26,00. Among Maasai women, wide, flat beaded necklaces are used to e

Maasai Kenya shield, the polychrome asymetric shield of cowhide with white rod and black pigments in abstract linear design, with leather binding and a wood handle on back, showing age and use, 37"l

Maasai Kenya shield, the polychrome asymetric shield of cowhide with white rod and black pigments in abstract linear design, with leather binding and a wood handle on back, showing age and use, 37"l

This is the exact type of Spear and Shield the Masai used to hunt Lion years ago for their manhood ritual. These were brought back from Tanzania in the mid 1970's. The Masai still carry these today. B

Collection of African Basketry Artifacts. Including: Hehe twined basket to carry grain on the head, Tanzania; twined sisal bag, Kikuyu, Kenya; man's shoulder bag, raffia palm fiber, Cameroon; 4 basket

15” Dia. Fine Wood-Leather Drum with beater Kikuyu Kenya Bantu Cult