MAASAI SHIELD 35, KENYA

This shield shows no signs of age or use and was made by the Maasai to be sold.  It is also smaller than an authentic Maasai shield would be.

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

Maasai
Shield 35
20.25" high x 13.75" wide x 3" deep
$125
SOLD

This shield is made of cattle hide (the Maasai are herdsmen), stretched on a bent wood frame, then shaved and/or painted into unique patterns.  It has lost much of the brown hair that formed part of the pattern. It has been wired to hang on a wall.

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