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Tribal Shield

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield

Located in Sheffield, MA

Highly decorative and impressive shields from the buttress-like roots and/or trunks of mangrove trees. The soft mangrove wood is well suited to be processed with tools made of stone,...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm). Provenance: Col...

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Vintage 1940s Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium (before 1959).

Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measures: 7 1/2 feet high (approx) ...

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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa

Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa

Located in London, GB

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield
Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield

Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat tribal carved ancestral sago bowl (also known as a platter, serving shield and tray) crafted in the likes of the owners war shield.

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element in a modernist style.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Antique Toposa shield
Antique Toposa shield

Antique Toposa shield

Located in Haaltert, BE

Beautiful early 20th century Toposa shield, made of leather and wood. Collected from a private Parisian collection and mounted on a custom made metal display. A Toposa shield is a tr...

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Antique Late 19th Century South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a cl...

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Located in Wien, AT

Impressive hand carved wooden shield by the Asmat people of Papua New Guinea, featuring bold symmetrical motifs and traces of original white and dark pigment.

Category

Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Located in Wien, AT

Large hand carved Asmat shield from Papua, New Guinea, featuring an expressive symmetrical composition with traditional scroll and ancestral motifs in natural earth pigments of white...

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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan

Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Leather

Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield

Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield

Located in Forney, TX

The designs on the shields are highly stylized and now sought-after as one-of-a-kind tribal folk art work.

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.

Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield

Large African Face Shield

Located in Norton, MA

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous region of the Philippines. Art meets utility in this shield which has three prongs...

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.
Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.

Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.

Located in Leuven , BE

This type of shield was used to deflect the strike of sticks or whips in ritual staged fights.Beautifully made from hide and natural fibers with a textural and timeless modern form. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

Located in Paris, FR

African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

Located in Paris, FR

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

Located in Norton, MA

Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself. It's a typical form to have a Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Cowhide

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle. This ...

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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Arm straps are found at the back of the shield. This Lumi tribal shield is presented upon a custom black iron stand, giving it new life as a unique and intriguing decorative art piec...

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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

The Couple
The Couple

The Couple

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in New York, NY

The artist’s reductionist approach together with a nod to African tribal shields create an expressive yet reserved style.

Category

1950s Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield
Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield

Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage tribal geometric painted wood shield is a powerful example of functional art transformed into sculptural décor.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Bohemian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield
Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield

Vintage Tribal Geometric Painted Wood Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage tribal geometric painted wood shield is a visually arresting example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic design.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Bohemian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Massive JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Tribal Geometric Shield Earrings
Vintage Massive JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Tribal Geometric Shield Earrings

Vintage Massive JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Tribal Geometric Shield Earrings

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Tribal Geometric Shield Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER. - Massive tribal dangling earrings in shield form. - Geometric p...

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20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

New Transitional Blue Gray Ikat Rug with Modern Style
New Transitional Blue Gray Ikat Rug with Modern Style

New Transitional Blue Gray Ikat Rug with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

The mirrored forms pulse gently against the striated background, recalling both botanical arabesques and tribal shields, striking a balance between the spiritual and the sculptural.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wandala Shield from Chad
Wandala Shield from Chad

Wandala Shield from Chad

Located in Stamford, CT

Wandalà shield, from Cameroon/Chad. Made with cowhide and natural pigments. For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southea...

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cowhide

Kirdi Leather Shield on Custom Wall Mount
Kirdi Leather Shield on Custom Wall Mount

Kirdi Leather Shield on Custom Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully sculptural Kirdi leather shield from Cameroon, with a beautiful geometric pattern that's been 'stamped' into the leather resulting a raised surface on the face of the s...

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Tribal Sculpture Male Warrior Figure in the Style of Hagenauer
Tribal Sculpture Male Warrior Figure in the Style of Hagenauer

Tribal Sculpture Male Warrior Figure in the Style of Hagenauer

Located in New York, NY

A male bronze tribal figure holding protective shield in hand (shield moves back and forth), kneeling down.

Category

20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

Category

Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wicker

Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia
Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia

Late 19th Century Large Bumpy Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface. The rolled...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand

Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand. For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

"1/2 Shield, " Carved Wood & Vegetable Pigment from New Guinea c. 1930
"1/2 Shield, " Carved Wood & Vegetable Pigment from New Guinea c. 1930

"1/2 Shield, " Carved Wood & Vegetable Pigment from New Guinea c. 1930

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This half-shield from New Guinea is carved wood, embellished with vegetable pigment. It features an abstracted face with other designs. The shield is 31" x 9" x 4".

Category

1930s Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816
Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816

Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

Tribal Tattoos & Warrior Costume, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816 This remarkable original hand-colored lithograph depicts two heavily tattooed tribal warriors adorned w...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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...

Category

Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

In this carpet, one can find polychrome all-over golfarang (“foreign flower”) shield medallion pattern on an ebony field ornated with various animals and tribal motifs.

Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art
Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Tribal Shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe- DR CONGO Museum Quality Very rare piece in perfect condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Indonesian Batek Tribal Shield
19th Century Indonesian Batek Tribal Shield

19th Century Indonesian Batek Tribal Shield

Unavailable

H 47 in W 21 in D 2 in

19th Century Indonesian Batek Tribal Shield

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century Indonesian Batek tribal wall hanging.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Located in London, GB

This striking African Ethiopian Shield is from the Oromo tribe. Extremely thick hide, probably Hippopotamus, is decorated with dimpled impressions and extreme patination. The shield ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Shilluk Tribal Crocodile shield and Oryx Horn Spears, Southern Sudan c.1880

Shilluk Tribal Crocodile shield and Oryx Horn Spears, Southern Sudan c.1880

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Crocodile Shield, offered with a pair of Oryx Horn spears.

Category

Antique 1880s South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Crocodile, Horn

Ngandu Shield
Ngandu Shield

Ngandu Shield

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 13 in D 3 in

Ngandu Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful graphic woven rattan and natural pigment shield from the Ngandu people Congo.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 26 in

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

A rare 18th - 19th century Ometo/Gurage/Zay shield. The process of making this repoussé shield was extremely involved, laborious and time consuming. Brown patina with with a s...

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Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Ethiopian Shield on Stand
Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Unavailable

H 31 in W 22.5 in D 6 in

Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Graphic dimensional thick rhinoceros hide shield from Ethiopia on a custom iron stand. Fantastic concentric circle design.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield

African Woven War Shield

Unavailable

H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield
19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

Unavailable

H 44 in W 31 in D 3 in

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Powerful graphic large-scale embossed thick hide shield. Excellent patina, age and usage on this thick hide shield from Ethiopia. This beauty has battle wounds, there are two areas...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield
19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield

19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield

Located in London, GB

This 19th century finely incised, stone-cut Aboriginal Wunda shield from Australia (Western Desert) exhibits lineal decorations to the front and the rear. - Ex Private Collection, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Stamped Metal Shield from the Kirdi People
Stamped Metal Shield from the Kirdi People

Stamped Metal Shield from the Kirdi People

Unavailable

H 33 in W 25 in D 5 in

Stamped Metal Shield from the Kirdi People

Located in Cambridge, MA

A large metal shield from the Kirdi people of Cameroon most likely from the mid-20th century. Featuring hand stamped geometric decoration with carrying handle to reverse. A graph...

Category

Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asmat War Shield - Indonesia
Vintage Asmat War Shield - Indonesia

Vintage Asmat War Shield - Indonesia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From Western Asmat territory, the shield with raised curvilinear designs in red and black against a white ground. The top with stylized head of a turtle or rayfish. The back with lar...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Shield from the Kuba Kingdom
Shield from the Kuba Kingdom

Shield from the Kuba Kingdom

Unavailable

H 50 in W 15 in D 3 in

Shield from the Kuba Kingdom

Located in Chicago, IL

History:
The Kuba Kingdom was created in the 17th century when 19 separate ethnic groups were united under one king. The original peoples were distinguished by their cultural ...

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield
Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield

Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield

Unavailable

H 65.5 in W 24 in D 0.5 in

Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield

Located in New York, NY

From Wahgi Valley, Western Highland

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield
Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield

Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 14.18 in D 2.37 in

Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield

Located in London, GB

A large Aboriginal central desert bean wood shield, Superb fine large example carved with beautiful stone carved undulating interior, the exterior with linear bands, covered over a...

Category

Vintage 1910s Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand
Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 9.5 in

Animal Hide African Hunter Shield on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Awarded to the best hunter in the tribe (usually the kings and nobles), this 18th century Ethiopian hunter shield will add a story to any room it is displayed in. Thought to be m...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield
Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield

Unavailable

H 67 in W 10 in D 4 in

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The shield of classical form with three stylized faces with overhanging beaked muzzles. The whole with fine pigmentation and with original handle to reverse. A late example, used in ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! High quality rare war shield !!! Tribe: Bandia / Nsak...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Art Gallery Decoster presents a : 19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! Big sized high quality rare shiel...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Contemporary Porcelain Oval Centerpiece Bay Leaf Black White Ceramic Italy Fos
Contemporary Porcelain Oval Centerpiece Bay Leaf Black White Ceramic Italy Fos

Contemporary Porcelain Oval Centerpiece Bay Leaf Black White Ceramic Italy Fos

By Fos Ceramiche

Located in Faenza, IT

A tribal shield, a boat that sails through unknown seas, a fishbone, a leaf: the shape of this refined porcelain centerpiece leaves room for imagination.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

African Leather Shield
African Leather Shield

African Leather Shield

Unavailable

H 8 in Dm 22 in

African Leather Shield

Located in Southampton, NY

African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Hide

Tall Red Oblong Orang Ulu Tribal Shield
Tall Red Oblong Orang Ulu Tribal Shield

Tall Red Oblong Orang Ulu Tribal Shield

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H 43 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in

Tall Red Oblong Orang Ulu Tribal Shield

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1970 carved and painted wood tribal shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo with facial details.

Category

Vintage 1970s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Six Sided Black Orang Ulu Tribal Shield
Six Sided Black Orang Ulu Tribal Shield

Six Sided Black Orang Ulu Tribal Shield

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H 39 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Six Sided Black Orang Ulu Tribal Shield

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1970 carved and painted wood shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo has carved facial details.

Category

Vintage 1970s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Ethiopian Round Leather Tribal Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Modern Day Persian Rug Serapi Design with Large Tribal Shield Motif
Modern Day Persian Rug Serapi Design with Large Tribal Shield Motif

Modern Day Persian Rug Serapi Design with Large Tribal Shield Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

It features an ornate tribal shield-like design pattern on the center field with regal colors of red, green, and navy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artifact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element .

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element.

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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artifact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Ngabandi Yakoma Shield
Ngabandi Yakoma Shield

Ngabandi Yakoma Shield

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H 29.53 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in

Ngabandi Yakoma Shield

By Coutheillas

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine early 20th century Fighting Shield from the Ngabandi Yakoma people of Congo. Slightly smaller but exquisitely created by a master craftsman. The Ngabandi people w...

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Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Ceremonial Shields
Ceremonial Shields

Ceremonial Shields

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H 48 in W 11 in

Ceremonial Shields

Located in New York, NY

Ceremonial Shields, wood, hand carved. One highlands shield from Penang with painted pattern, 42" high. One African sheild adorned with carved design, 48" high. On stands Priced an...

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Reproduction Benin Plaque Depicting Figures Holding Shields & Weapons
Reproduction Benin Plaque Depicting Figures Holding Shields & Weapons

Reproduction Benin Plaque Depicting Figures Holding Shields & Weapons

Located in Astoria, NY

A heavy reproduction plaque in metal alloy with three protruding male figures wearing helmets from Benin, Nigeria. Two figures are holding shields and two weapons; one sword and one ...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Asmat War Shield
Asmat War Shield

Asmat War Shield

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H 65 in W 29.5 in D 10 in

Asmat War Shield

Located in New York, NY

An Asmat War Shield from Irian Jaya in Papua New Guinea. This hand carved artifact has retained its bold carved patterns in relief as well as its original pigments. Mounted on a me...

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20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Round shield
African Round shield

African Round shield

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H 3 in Dm 21 in

African Round shield

Located in Centreville, VA

African Round shield hand-carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast. Artisan crafted and due to its handmade nature, no two are alike. Variations and imperfe...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oval Lokele Shield, Woven Rush - the Congo River, Late 19th Century
Oval Lokele Shield, Woven Rush - the Congo River, Late 19th Century

Oval Lokele Shield, Woven Rush - the Congo River, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This shield originates from the Lokele people on both banks of the Congo River. The shield is large in proportion and of elongated elliptic shape, the longitudinal profile displays a...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rush, Wood

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

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H 40 in W 14.5 in D 2 in

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather Toposa shield from Southern Sudan.

Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Old African Warrior Shield
Old African Warrior Shield

Old African Warrior Shield

Located in San Francisco, CA

Authentic African hippo hide shield. Seems to have been used in battle and has old native repairs. Beautiful patina and tooled textured design.

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Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art

19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield
19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield

19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare 19th Century Australian aboriginal parrying shield, the obverse with incised carved spiders, scorpions, salamanders, snakes, platypus, wading birds and waterfowl, the reverse wi...

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Antique 19th Century Australian Tribal Art

Six Sided Red Borneo Orang Ulu Shield
Six Sided Red Borneo Orang Ulu Shield

Six Sided Red Borneo Orang Ulu Shield

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H 35.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Six Sided Red Borneo Orang Ulu Shield

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1970 carved and painted wooden shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo with carved facial features. We have two other similar shields available - please inquire if interested in a ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Bruneian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Antique Shield from New Guinea
Hand Carved Antique Shield from New Guinea

Hand Carved Antique Shield from New Guinea

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand Carved Antique Ceremonial Shield from Northwest Asmet Region of New Guinea.

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved African Zulu Shield, Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Hand-Carved African Zulu Shield, Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Hand-Carved African Zulu Shield, Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Located in Centreville, VA

Hand-carved by skilled Zulu artisans of Southern Africa, this striking African shield is a powerful example of traditional tribal craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask
Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask

Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask

Located in Milford, NH

From Amaki village, the board of classical design is from Amaki village with a large central face deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth. The ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Metal Stand from the Early 20th Century
Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Metal Stand from the Early 20th Century

Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Metal Stand from the Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Ethiopian leather shield on custom metal stand from early 20th century. The leather on this Ethiopian shield has been stretched and hammered to create a unique design. This item m...

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa
Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa

Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Erik Farrow Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa A striking Maasai shield of a high ranking warrior.

Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Petag Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft 9 in x 14 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 4.32 m)
Antique Petag Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft 9 in x 14 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 4.32 m)

Antique Petag Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft 9 in x 14 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 4.32 m)

Located in New York, NY

The large-scale tribal shield design of this antique Persian Tabriz rug has horizontal symmetry but not vertical.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850
Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850

Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the defenses provided by metal far outstripped the wood and reed shields employed by many o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration
Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from the hide of an animal, this shield is decorated with geometric patterns using white chalk and paint.

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration
Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from the hide of an animal, this shield is decorated with geometric patterns using white chalk and paint.

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

18th Century Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India
18th Century Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India

18th Century Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India

Located in Point Richmond, CA

18th Century Iron Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India A small yet stately iron parrying shield from the Santal region of Northern India. The ten conical domes m...

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Naga Tribe Rain Shield on Custom-Stand from Northeastern India, Mid-20th Century
Naga Tribe Rain Shield on Custom-Stand from Northeastern India, Mid-20th Century

Naga Tribe Rain Shield on Custom-Stand from Northeastern India, Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Naga rain shield on custom iron stand from the Northeastern part of India. This Naga rain shield from the mid-20th century is constructed from interwoven cane and fiber and is beau...

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Cane

Antique Shirvan Carpet

Antique Shirvan Carpet

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W 57 in L 58 in

Antique Shirvan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A large geometric medallion adorns this rug with a shield-like form. Tribal designs in burnt orange, black, ivory, brown and variations of yellow adorn this short pile rug.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Oceanic Tribal Shield from Papua New Guinea
Mid Century Oceanic Tribal Shield from Papua New Guinea

Mid Century Oceanic Tribal Shield from Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

This striking shield was realized in Papua New Guinea, circa 1960. The rectangular form in unfinished nubuck hued hardwood has been inscribed with white curvilinear and geometric pat...

Category

1960s Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pigment

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

African tribal Somalian Gashan shield Fine old Hippo hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front width 35 cm A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

Category

Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

African Tribal Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design

Located in London, GB

African tribal Somalian Gashan shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back width 35 cm A Historic collectable and great Interior design e...

Category

Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Zulu Cowhide Shield
African Zulu Cowhide Shield

African Zulu Cowhide Shield

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H 54 in W 23 in D 0.5 in

African Zulu Cowhide Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

African Zulu cowhide shield, South Africa Of oval form the cow hide shield with front with interwoven hairy strips, complete with pole at the back in form of a spear, with extending...

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century
Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century

Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century

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H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 5.91 in

Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a Classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to allow both substantial defense and swift mobility to its bearer on the battlefield,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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Category

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Materials

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Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

$19,000

H 12.99 in Dm 7.48 in

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Located in Girona, Spain

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases

Materials

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Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
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Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure
Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

$751

H 14.18 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

Located in London, GB

Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy ha...

Category

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Materials

Wood

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A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century

A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Category

Vintage 1960s Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask
African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

$3,500

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

Located in Montreal, QC

African Lwalwa tribal mask enhanced with white pigment on the mouth and ears.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

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