Lot No. 168


Sultanate of Oman, Somalia, East Ethiopia: An old, round shield made of thick animal hide.


Sultanate of Oman, Somalia, East Ethiopia: An old, round shield made of thick animal hide. - Tribal Art

A very old round shield in typical form. Made of thick leather (hippopotamus, rhinoceros?). With a high, central shield boss of the same material, concentric circles as decorations, as well as with two star-shaped ornaments made of metal, attached to the backside by means of the leather grip. With old traces of use (sword thrusts?). Two old original repairs made of copper sheet are visible on the edge. 19th century; H: c. 12.5 cm; DM: c. 13 cm. (ME) ASA

Specialist: Erwin Melchardt Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at

05.11.2014 - 13:00

Estimate:
EUR 1,800.- to EUR 2,000.-

Sultanate of Oman, Somalia, East Ethiopia: An old, round shield made of thick animal hide.


A very old round shield in typical form. Made of thick leather (hippopotamus, rhinoceros?). With a high, central shield boss of the same material, concentric circles as decorations, as well as with two star-shaped ornaments made of metal, attached to the backside by means of the leather grip. With old traces of use (sword thrusts?). Two old original repairs made of copper sheet are visible on the edge. 19th century; H: c. 12.5 cm; DM: c. 13 cm. (ME) ASA

Specialist: Erwin Melchardt Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 05.11.2014 - 13:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 31.10. - 05.11.2014

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