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Kenyan Maasai Warrior Hide & Wood Painted ShieldA vintage Maasai buffalo hide shield from Kenya, early to mid-20th century. Made from thick, dark hide stretched over a wood frame with a reinforced rear handle. The surface shows faint red, black, and white geometric pigments tied to lineage and warrior status. The edges are tightly stitched with rawhide for strength. Used for battle, hunting, and ceremonial display, these shields were both protection and symbols of rank. A standout piece for any trophy room. Approx. 32" L x 25" W. View Details
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About this Collection
The raised boss on a Maasai shield protects the knuckles from being broken with a knobkerrie strike. A colonial era Maasai shield will weigh almost ten pounds versus a curio version that will weigh about a pound. The added weight is due to a heavy wood frame and much thicker leather.
| # | Quality | Tribe | Age | Length | Width | Boss | Frame | Comments | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1) | Good | Zulu | Post -WW II | 29" | 16" | N/A | N/A | Good quality curio piece | $499 | Buy Now |
| 2 (1) | Good | Zulu | Post -WW II | 29" | 16" | N/A | N/A | Good curio quality piece | $499 | Buy Now |
| 3 | Beautiful | Maasai | late 1800's | 39" | 23" | Yes | Yes | Original pigmentation | $2,499 | SOLD |
| 4 | Beautiful | Maasai | late 1800's | 39" | 23" | Yes | Yes | Colors muted by soot | $1,999 | Buy Now |
| 5 | Beautiful | Maasai | late 1800's | 39" | 23" | Yes | Yes | Some water damage & battle scars | $2,199 | Buy Now |
| 6 | Nice | Cameroon | Post -WW II | 19.5" | 19.5" | Yes | Yes | Intricate cowrie shell decoration | $499 | Buy Now |
| 7 (2) | Curio | Maasai | Post -WW II | 30" | 21" | No | Light Frame | Good wall hanger/décor piece | $299 | SOLD |
| 8 | Beautiful | North Africa | Pre-WW II | 18" | 18" | Yes | Yes | Beautifully hand painted and rigid | $999 | Buy Now |
| 9 (2) | Curio | Maasai | Post -WW II | 30" | 21" | No | Light Frame | Good wall hanger/décor piece | $299 | Buy Now |
| 10 (2) | Curio | Maasai | Post -WW II | 30" | 21" | No | Light Frame | Good wall hanger/décor piece | $299 | Buy Now |
| 11 | Curio | Maasai | Post -WW II | 29" | 20" | Yes | Med Frame | Good wall hanger/décor piece | $349 | Buy Now |
| 12 (3) | Good | Turkana | Early 1900's | 28" | 10" | Yes | Yes | All metal version | $599 | Buy Now |
Notes:
(1) 42" with club, spear and main beam
(2) #7, 9 and 10 all match
(3) The fierce Turkana replaced their older leather shields when firearms started being used against them in the early 1900's
(1) 42" with club, spear and main beam
(2) #7, 9 and 10 all match
(3) The fierce Turkana replaced their older leather shields when firearms started being used against them in the early 1900's