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Circular leather object, probably a shield.
Circular leather object, probably a shield.
Object Number 975-5-00/57
Display Title Circular leather object, probably a shield.
Descriptions
Object Description Circular leather object, probably a shield. three straps on one +
Inventory Description Shield, stitched leather, circular, brass tacks, braided leather straps one side
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Materials Leather, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 22 x 6.2 cm (8 7/16 x 8 11/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-5-00/57

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