AFRICA-ETHIOPIA. 2 Cylindrical buffalo skin shields.

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AFRICA-ETHIOPIA. 2 Cylindrical buffalo skin shields.

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AFRICA-ETHIOPIA. 2 Cylindrical buffalo skin shields.

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Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

OROMO, Ethiopia/Somalia. Very old small leather parade shield, conical in shape with a central point and concentric motif decoration. Two cross-shaped applications are applied to the sides and the handle is attached with metal elements. Diameter: 20.5 cm. Wear and tear.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

WANDALA/KIRDI, Mandara Mountains, northern Cameroon. Bell-shaped shield in embossed leather. 1st half of the 20th century. Height: 71 cm. Max. width: 51 cm. Minor accidents. Literary reference: "Boucliers d'Afrique, d'Asie du Sud-Est et d'Océanie du Musée Barbier-Mueller", Adam Biro edition, 1992.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

WANDALA/KIRDI, Mandara Mountains, northern Cameroon. Large bell-shaped shield in embossed leather. 1st half of the 20th century. Height: 114 cm. Width: 59 cm. Damage and missing parts. Literary reference: "Boucliers d'Afrique, d'Asie du Sud-Est et d'Océanie du Musée Barbier-Mueller", Adam Biro edition, 1992.

Large group of figures, West Africa (Benin?), bronze. Shield supported by 3 figures, on the shield a large main figure and several secondary figures, surface with geometric ornaments, h. 78 cm

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