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Description : African , Somalia or Ethiopia. Dark brown leather shield with linear geometric designs incised into the surface in bands. The shield has a raised central section creating a slight cone, numerous bulbous embossing or knots, and a raised outer lip. Very nice patina. Rare shield of the type that warriors would often never sell or gift similar to the known type of Danakil region warriors. Size 16 W Lacey Collection. Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.
Price: 187.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 87
Title : Somali Incised Leather Shield
Condition report : leather handle broken into two pieces and repaired
Scollard Auctions, auctioneer, Brea, CA It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
Sale date : 14 Nov 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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