Description
African tribal Somalian Gashan shield
fine old Hippe hide shield with hamered etched geometric design on front
Period 19th century
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
African tribal Somalian Gashan shield
fine old Hippe hide shield with hamered etched geometric design on front
Period 19th century