Old Masai shield made of thick leather and wood.

The painting in special design with a small circulair mark what was only allowed for warriors who had shown bravery in battle. 

On the back a wooden handle showing great age and use. The strip of leopard skin has served probably as talisman.

Some light shrinking) but overall in very good condition.

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Dating from first quart 20th century.

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Size:  115 cm x 60 cm.

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Price in euro  was 1450,- now 950,-

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see also: Shields by Benitz and Barbier

                Ethnology of A Kamba and other East       

                African tribes , C.W Hobley.