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African Decorative & Sculptural Shield
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African Decorative & Sculptural Shield

1900 - 1920
Description

Early C20th hide of large oval proportions painted in decorative abstract forms and colour.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this African Painted Hide Shield to the 1900s.

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SA1127759
Description
Early C20th hide of large oval proportions painted in decorative abstract forms and colour.
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this African Painted Hide Shield to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127759
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing.
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Archive I An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing.

African Decorative & Sculptural Shield

Archive II An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing. View II
Archive III An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing. View III
Archive IV An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing. View IV
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Telephone 0207 738 2520 or 07900 055113
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136 Battersea Business Centre
99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2015
Items For Sale 142
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Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Verified Since Mar 2015
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Location: 136 Battersea Business Centre, 99 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QL, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jdrake
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An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing.
African Decorative & Sculptural Shield
Ref: SA1127759
An oval African hide shield featuring hand-painted black, brown, and ochre geometric patterns with stitched edge detailing.
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FAQs

Traditional African hide shields were historically crafted for personal defence in warfare and hunting, while also serving as important symbols of status, prestige, and ethnic identity during ceremonial events.

These shields are typically constructed from thick, dried animal hidesuch as cow, buffalo, or goatbound around the perimeter with leather thongs or cane, and painted using natural organic or mineral pigments.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age wear, patination on the hide, organic hand-stitching along the edges, and signs of hand-mixed mineral pigments rather than uniform modern acrylic paints.

Mounting the shield on a neutral wall creates a tactile focal point that introduces organic texture and geometric contrast into modern, minimalist, or eclectic interiors.

Display the item away from direct sunlight, central heating, and high humidity to prevent the hide from drying or warping, and dust lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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