SOLD African Tribal Fine Somalian Gashan shield SOLD

 

A particularly fine Somalian  Gashan shield

A small shield made from a double layer of hippo hide.

A very strong shield with stamped pattern  on front with nice geometric detail on the inside and on the handle

12 inches, 30cm diameter. Circa late 19th century, Somalia

 

Description

African tribal Somalian Gashan  shield

fine old Hippe hide shield with hamered etched geometric design on front

Period 19th century