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Shield of mud turtle shell adorned with shells and beads. cycloderma+
Shield of mud turtle shell adorned with shells and beads. cycloderma+
Object Number 48-46-50/7272
Display Title Shield of mud turtle shell adorned with shells and beads. cycloderma+
Descriptions
Object Description Shield of mud turtle shell adorned with shells and beads. cycloderma+
Inventory Description Sheild, turtle shell, woven leather rim and base, vine loops, bead/cowrie, stick
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southeast; Zambezi River
Materials Turtle shell, Leather, Vegetable fiber, Cowrie, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 42 x 35.2 x 8.5 cm (16 9/16 x 13 7/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 48-46-50/7272

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