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This is the rating and price for Battle Shield - Ethiopia, Southwestern Region, Amarro, Ometo, Arussi



Description : animal skin, thick black patina (mixture of earth and ox blood), These shields were crafted from the hides of the rhinoceros, buffalo or hippopotamus in a laborious and time consuming process. The creators are believed to be the inhabitants of the islands of Gatame and Gidico in Lake Abaya, who usually received food, tools and other essentials in exchange for the shields. The shields were used by the Amarro, who were known to be particularly warlike, the Arussi and Gurage. Published In: Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, panga na visu, Riedlhütte 2009, p. 241, ill. 581
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Estimate (low-high) : 800 EUR-1500 EUR It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 89
Title : Battle Shield - Ethiopia, Southwestern Region, Amarro, Ometo, Arussi
Size : D: 66,5 cm, D: 26,2 inch
Provenance : Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany
Literature : Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, Munich 2009, p. 34 AHDRC 0176765 (Bowers Museum 2021)
Condition report : See description
Zemanek-Muenster, auctioneer, Würzburg, DE It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Auction 101 - Africa and Oceania
Sale date : 11 Nov 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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