Ethiopia: shield from the Sidamo region, Southwest Ethiopia, 19th century.
An old round shield made of hippopotamus or buffalo skin, probably used by the Dorze people. The shield displays a round shield boss at its centre, accentuated with the same material. The entire front surface of the shield is densely hallmarked with circular lines, crossed hatchings and spike patterns. With a robust cord edge and a semicircular, thick handle of leather on the back. With good, old usage patina and some, minor age damage on the front rim. DM: 54 cm to 55 cm.19th century. (ME)
Literature: 'Afrikanische Schilde' by Plaschke & Zirngibl, ill.: 52.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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EUR 2,000.- to EUR 3,000.-
Ethiopia: shield from the Sidamo region, Southwest Ethiopia, 19th century.
An old round shield made of hippopotamus or buffalo skin, probably used by the Dorze people. The shield displays a round shield boss at its centre, accentuated with the same material. The entire front surface of the shield is densely hallmarked with circular lines, crossed hatchings and spike patterns. With a robust cord edge and a semicircular, thick handle of leather on the back. With good, old usage patina and some, minor age damage on the front rim. DM: 54 cm to 55 cm.19th century. (ME)
Literature: 'Afrikanische Schilde' by Plaschke & Zirngibl, ill.: 52.
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: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |