Maasai Shield Kenya

A  stunning shield from the Maasai tribe of  Kenya,  the shield  is  constructed with  a high degree of craftmanship and intricately designed blurring the lines between utilitarian and fine art.  The maasai shield is made of buffalo hide,  sewn to a wooden frame and a wooden handle wrapped in leather attached to the centre of the back of convex frame. The shield is decorated with natural pigmentation and patterns (Sirata)  early 19th century, neasurements are H 103cm x W 60cm.