Maasai, Kenya, Tanzania: A rare, old shield of a Maasai warrior.
A unusually old Maasai shield made of hard buffalo leather. Constructed in typical oval form along a robust, vertical wooden strut (on the back) and with an outer frame made of wood. The leather of the shield is integrated into this wood construction and stretched by means of leather strips. The large vertical strut also serves as the grip of the shield, featuring a leather hand guard.
The front of the external side outside shows noticeable remains of the original red, black and white paintwork that is typical of Maasai shields. Overall an interesting object with impressive, old usage patina (see the grip on the back!).
The wood of the outer frame shows age-related cracks to three areas. Otherwise only minor damage. Authentic, old Maasai shields are very rare today!
Between c. 1900 and the first third of the 20th century; H: 86 cm, W: c. 52 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Austrian Private Collection.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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EUR 500,-
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EUR 800,- a EUR 1.000,-
Maasai, Kenya, Tanzania: A rare, old shield of a Maasai warrior.
A unusually old Maasai shield made of hard buffalo leather. Constructed in typical oval form along a robust, vertical wooden strut (on the back) and with an outer frame made of wood. The leather of the shield is integrated into this wood construction and stretched by means of leather strips. The large vertical strut also serves as the grip of the shield, featuring a leather hand guard.
The front of the external side outside shows noticeable remains of the original red, black and white paintwork that is typical of Maasai shields. Overall an interesting object with impressive, old usage patina (see the grip on the back!).
The wood of the outer frame shows age-related cracks to three areas. Otherwise only minor damage. Authentic, old Maasai shields are very rare today!
Between c. 1900 and the first third of the 20th century; H: 86 cm, W: c. 52 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Austrian Private Collection.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Arte Tribale |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |
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