Shield - Shoa/Galla(Oromo) - Ethiopia - Oromo - Ethiopia (No reserve price)

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Shield titled Schild - Shoa/Galla(Oromo) - Ethiopia, a leather war shield from the Oromo region in Ethiopia, dating to the early 20th century, 51 cm by 51 cm with a depth of 14 cm, weight 1.7 kg, in good condition, original/official provenance from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

A combat shield from around 1920 from the Oromo region in Ethiopia.
With carrying straps and a hand strap along the edge of the shield.
The condition is good, except for two small edge flaws (see pictures).

Shipping only to the EU and England, no shipping to the USA.

A combat shield from around 1920 from the Oromo region in Ethiopia.
With carrying straps and a hand strap along the edge of the shield.
The condition is good, except for two small edge flaws (see pictures).

Shipping only to the EU and England, no shipping to the USA.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Oromo
Country of Origin
Ethiopia
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Leather
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Shield - Shoa/Galla(Oromo) - Ethiopia
Height
51 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
1.7 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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