SHIELD - Kenya, Tanzania - Maasai
SHIELD - Kenya, Tanzania - Maasai First half of the 20th century. Hide, wood, red and black pigments, kaolin. Dimensions: 52 cm. A shield in a traditional elliptical shape, constructed on a wooden frame covered with thick hide (cattle leather), with the edge entirely edged with a tight braid of leather strips. The outer surface features a geometric design hand-painted with natural pigments. The entire motif is centered around a black vertical axis adorned with sawtooth triangles and perforated attachment points. On either side, the white areas feature a wide horizontal red band bordered by black and white triangular friezes. Condition: Slight patina from age; superficial wear and scuffing on the pigments and leather. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.:
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SHIELD - Kenya, Tanzania - Maasai First half of the 20th century. Hide, wood, red and black pigments, kaolin. Dimensions: 52 cm. A shield in a traditional elliptical shape, constructed on a wooden frame covered with thick hide (cattle leather), with the edge entirely edged with a tight braid of leather strips. The outer surface features a geometric design hand-painted with natural pigments. The entire motif is centered around a black vertical axis adorned with sawtooth triangles and perforated attachment points. On either side, the white areas feature a wide horizontal red band bordered by black and white triangular friezes. Condition: Slight patina from age; superficial wear and scuffing on the pigments and leather. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.:
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