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Lot 520
A Kenyan Painted Hide Shield, Kikuya or Massai, of
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A Kenyan Painted Hide Shield, Kikuya or Massai, of almond shape with hide-bound border and arched wood handle grip to rear, the front with muted red, black and white pigments in geometric designs, height 35 1/2 in., width 27 1/8 in., modern metal hanging mounts with tag reading "Russell B. Aitken/ 990 Fifth Avenue/ New York City/ USA".

  • Provenance: Provenance: With Russell B. Aitken, at least 1947; to Christie's, April 3, 2003, The Russell B. Aitken Collection of African and Oceanic Art, lot 118; to current owner.

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September 11, 2010 10:00 AM CDT
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