Bidspirit auction | A RARE MAASAI SHIELD

A RARE MAASAI SHIELD - Of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrical patterns. First half of the 20th century. Wear and abrasions. Overall length 77 cm / 30 1/3”. Condition III