A small Ethiopian shield
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0001 |
| Estimate | $500 - $700 |
| Opening bid | $250 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Early 20th century, the small round shield made from hippopotamus hide with thick rounded rim, the inside with hide strap handle attached in three places, dark encrusted patina. Dia. 9 ¾ in.,
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