Edged Weapons, Pre-Columbian & Jewelry
By Scollard Auctions
May 23, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Featuring a wide variety of edged weapons across cultures including fine Filipino examples, high quality pre-Columbian figures, antique firearms and armour, jewelry and high quality mineral specimens as well as Asian lots and much more.

LOT 113:

African Okumba Shield, Luo Peoples Circa 1950s or Later

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$ 100
Estimated price :
$300 - $600
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Auction took place on May 23, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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African Okumba Shield, Luo Peoples Circa 1950s or Later
Africa, Kenya, Luo peoples circa 1950s or later Okumba shield of hide, pigment, and wood. The shield if ovoid form and wrapped tightly to the border. The raw hide face retains some fur and is decorated in a simplistic pattern common to the Luo peoples. 43" H x 23 1/4" W
Condition: some warping to the overall shape from age, use and exposure to elements

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