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Small oval leather shield
Small oval leather shield
Object Number 34-91-50/324
Display Title Small oval leather shield
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shield, oblong, wood stick handle in back, tied with leather, concave center
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Masai
  • Hamite
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / Elgongi
Additional Geographic Terms Kenya Colony: Mt. Elgon; region of
Materials Hide, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 101 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm (39 3/4 x 12 x 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-91-50/324

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