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Object Number
46-78-50/6090
Display Title
Shield closely woven of yellow rushes
Descriptions
Object Description
Shield closely woven of yellow rushes with painted and stained black geometric designs
Inventory Description
Shield, oval woven wood strips, circular handle, hide strap, metal bells, painte
Classification
- Shield
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Azande
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Africa, South East
Materials
Wood, Metal, Hide, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 94 x 37 x 4 cm (37 x 14 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
46-78-50/6090
Provenance
Owner
William T. Shepherd
(4/12/1901)
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(04/12/1901 - 1916)
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(1916 - 11/27/1946)
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