Leather Shield, Amarro, Ethiopia Diameter: 74 cm Leather. Crafted from thick, carefully shaped leather, this shield is representative of the work of the Amarro people of southern Ethiopia. Serving as both a defensive weapon and a symbol of prestige, it showcases the artisans’ skill in working with leather, a material particularly prized for its durability and lightness. Provenance: Brussels gallery.
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€1,000 - €1,500
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Leather Shield, Amarro, Ethiopia
Diameter: 74 cm
Leather.
Crafted from thick, carefully shaped leather, this shield is representative of the work of the Amarro people of southern Ethiopia. Serving as both a defensive weapon and a symbol of prestige, it showcases the artisans’ skill in working with leather, a material particularly prized for its durability and lightness.
Provenance:
Brussels gallery.
Sale
Thursday 26 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris