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Large shield made of dark wicker-work, round wooden handle
Large shield made of dark wicker-work, round wooden handle
Object Number 46-78-50/6068
Display Title Large shield made of dark wicker-work, round wooden handle
Descriptions
Object Description Large shield made of dark wicker-work, round wooden handle
Inventory Description Shield, flat wood slat frame, sewn reed, perforated, fiber ties, wood handle
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Reed, Fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 95 x 36.5 x 1.2 cm (37 3/8 x 14 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 46-78-50/6068
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (12/19/1900)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (12/19/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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