Here is a Masai Painted Shield that will make a strong art statement on any wall. Its beautiful colors and geometric patterns are specifically chosen as portraying both traditional, symbolic importance and spiritual meanings to the Masai or Maasai. The hide of this shield is made of leather from cattle. The patterns are made with the cow hair and with paint. The hide of the shield is stretched and tied over a frame made of bent twigs. It measures approx 20.5-22 inches long x 13-14 inches wide. These look very similar to the larger 30 inch painted shields, only smaller in size. These shields come in white hide with brown spots as the background color. The shield you are purchasing may be slightly different from the picture as far as the spotted pattern. |