African Shield

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century.

African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century.

Vintage African ceremonial shield.

It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.

René Kieffer tan morocco binding (ticket pasted on first fly leaf), with elaborate decorations of an African shield in blind on covers and spine; four raised bands, gilt title; gold-...

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century.

Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself.

Superb Large Antique Maasai Shield – East Africa Origin: Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa Culture: Maasai Period: early 20th century Material: Hide, natural pigments, and wood Dimensio...

19th Century Somali Gashan Shield – East Africa Hand-Worked Hide with Raised Central Boss A striking and authentic 19th century Somali Gashan shield from Somalia, showcasing a rare...

African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

19th Century thick black hide circular shield from the Arrusi people of Ethiopia, Africa.

A striking vintage mounted antelope horn trophy, featuring an impressive pair of naturally curved horns securely mounted to a traditional heart-shaped wooden shield. Displaying excel...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...

This striking vintage tribal geometric painted wood shield is a powerful example of functional art transformed into sculptural décor. Showcasing bold triangular motifs arranged in a ...

This vintage tribal geometric painted wood shield is a visually arresting example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the shield features a...

Makers mark on the reverse of the shield P.E, this refers to J.R.IVY (PTY) LTD High Art Taxidermists of Pretoria South Africa Circa 1940 in age, from the wall approx 44cm and 44cm i...

For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Prestel, 2000, fig. 6 (BMG 1018-90).

A beautiful group of three (3) Mid-Century, black-patinated bronze and brass sculptures, showing stylized African native warriors with shields and spears .

Original vintage travel poster for Mocambique / Mozambique Angola Exotic Africa A Holiday You'll Never Forget featuring a colourful abstract illustration of African tribesmen, one ho...

Behind her stands another woman, dressed in a bright yellow skirt and headscarf, representing the diverse cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. To the right, a tall warrior labeled Cafre ...

Important both artistically and historically, this gouache painting depicting an African warrior with spear and shield served as a costume proposal for "Jungle Nights," a production ...

Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear and shield, in the style of Gabriel Kalumba Tshung-Manu.

For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Prestel, 2000, fig. 7 (BMG 1018-91).

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this decorative Sudanese North African Bedja Animal hide shield in pressed leather A very good looking well...

A similar example can be seen - Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Prestel, 2000, fig. 21 (BMG 1026-324).

A distinctive vintage Moroccan wall-light shade handcrafted in Marrakech circa 1980, this sculptural piece combines hand-painted hide parchment with expressive ironwork and North Afr...