A RARE MAASAI SHIELD
A large example of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrical patterns using organic pigments. Minor age split to one edge. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 91cm. Condition III
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A large example of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrical patterns using organic pigments. Minor age split to one edge. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 91cm. Condition III
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