Lot No. 15


A very important Kikuyu shield 'Ndome', Kenia,


A very important Kikuyu shield 'Ndome', Kenia, - Tribal Art

These shields are passed down from generation to generation. Both sides of these shields are decorated with abstract imagery. The reverse of the shield is always decorated with red, white and black ‘teeth’. The front side of the shield is decorated with distinctive patterns that are changed for each generation of warrior. This individual pattern will be used for the young warrior to decorate his personal war shields. Circa 1900. 64 cm high. Painted wood. Yale University Archives#0123307–01.

Provenance:
William Moore, Los Angeles, ca. 1960 - inv. no. 4665/P180 Galerie Patrick & Ondine Mestdagh,
Bruxelles; Collection Monsieur J. C. T, Bruxelles.

Published:
‘Boucliers’ Patrick and Ondine Mestdagh, Brussels Nov. 2012, Image #2.

Published:
‘Forms and Functions’ Patrick and Ondine Mestdagh, Brussels June 2014, Image #8. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 22,000.- to EUR 26,000.-

A very important Kikuyu shield 'Ndome', Kenia,


These shields are passed down from generation to generation. Both sides of these shields are decorated with abstract imagery. The reverse of the shield is always decorated with red, white and black ‘teeth’. The front side of the shield is decorated with distinctive patterns that are changed for each generation of warrior. This individual pattern will be used for the young warrior to decorate his personal war shields. Circa 1900. 64 cm high. Painted wood. Yale University Archives#0123307–01.

Provenance:
William Moore, Los Angeles, ca. 1960 - inv. no. 4665/P180 Galerie Patrick & Ondine Mestdagh,
Bruxelles; Collection Monsieur J. C. T, Bruxelles.

Published:
‘Boucliers’ Patrick and Ondine Mestdagh, Brussels Nov. 2012, Image #2.

Published:
‘Forms and Functions’ Patrick and Ondine Mestdagh, Brussels June 2014, Image #8. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017

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