拍品專文
The lot is sold with a 1947 photograph of a Kikuyu warrior holding this shield taken by Russell Aitken whilst on safari.
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TWO KIKUYU HIDE SHIELDS
Each of lenticular form with hide-bound border and wood grip to rear, one with arcs and zigzags in black, white and reddish brown, the other with worn surface and native repairs, the initials AJK painted on the back
36in. (92cm.) and 34½in. (87.5cm.) high (2)
Each of lenticular form with hide-bound border and wood grip to rear, one with arcs and zigzags in black, white and reddish brown, the other with worn surface and native repairs, the initials AJK painted on the back
36in. (92cm.) and 34½in. (87.5cm.) high (2)