Chinese Tribal Shield Attributed to the Yi People of
Chinese Tribal Shield Attributed to the Yi People of Sichuan
19th-very early 20th century, painted leather construction, the face having two solar designs within a round border and two small iron fasteners piercing the surface from behind. Presented in a custom wooden shadowbox frame.
DOA 43 in.; Shield 25 in.
A rare form that seldom enters the Western market.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Moderate wear resulting in some paint losses; one-inch gouge to an edge revealing underlying leather; overall good condition, however not examined out of the frame, which is heavily nailed and boarded on the back.
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Chinese Tribal Shield Attributed to the Yi People of Sichuan
19th-very early 20th century, painted leather construction, the face having two solar designs within a round border and two small iron fasteners piercing the surface from behind. Presented in a custom wooden shadowbox frame.
DOA 43 in.; Shield 25 in.
A rare form that seldom enters the Western market.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Moderate wear resulting in some paint losses; one-inch gouge to an edge revealing underlying leather; overall good condition, however not examined out of the frame, which is heavily nailed and boarded on the back.
