War Shield
Ari or Baka peoples, Ethiopia, Africa
Leather
Early 20th century
25” (63.5cm) tall by 14” (35.5cm) wide
A very old and rare form of Ethiopian war shield. The pattern is incised into the surface of the leather and the patina is good and dark from age and use. Previously in the collection of Wolf-Dieter Miersch, Germany.
$1500
