Shield · Kenya, Masai · ID: 3047824
Price
EUR 600
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
German Colonial Collection (before 1914)Size
H: 80 cm
B: 55 cm
H: 31.5 inch
B: 21.7 inch
Description
cow or buffalo hide, wood, paint,
Young warriors (“moran”) were only allowed to wear black motifs on their shields. Only a man who had proven his bravery was allowed to use the colour red.
The object Shield with the object ID 3047824 was part of the auction 96th Auction on April 24, 2021, lot number 360 at that time and is currently available for EUR 600 in Open sale.
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