This African wooden warrior stands tall with a delicately carved all-wood spear held tightly in the right hand and an animal hide shield on the left. Elegantly simple and very neatly done, the figure is additionally decorated with wound wire necklace with matching earrings through pierced ears. Measuring 16 1/4 inches to the top of the headdress, 16 1/2 inches to the top of the spear, and approximately 2 inches wide, the wood is dark and wonderfully smooth with no cracks or major chips and only minor age-related surface wear. The striking shield is stiff leather cut into a shield shape with a wooden stick pierced through the top and bottom to form a handle; grayed white edges surround a brown central stripe, certainly an old section of zebra hide. All white hairs are white and brown hairs are brown, with no sharp edge to the stripe as you'd see with modern dyed cowhides! A souvenir of a long ago African offers adventure, this wonderful warrior model is sure to elicit interest and admiration where ever he is placed. Please see photos closely for more information on condition.
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Product code: Vintage African Wooden Figurine, offers Warrior Holding Spear and Zebra Hide Shield