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One oval shield of thick leather with wooden handle
One oval shield of thick leather with wooden handle
Object Number 46-78-50/6091
Display Title One oval shield of thick leather with wooden handle
Descriptions
Object Description One oval shield of thick leather with wooden handle and white and red painted designs on back
Inventory Description Shield, ovate, hide stiffened, wood frame and handle, pigmented linear motif
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Masai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, east
Materials Hide, Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 109.2 x 44.4 x 18.1 cm (43 x 17 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46.78.50/6091 / 1913.
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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