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Shield, curved oval, conical projection center, incised and painted, handle back
Shield, curved oval, conical projection center, incised and painted, handle back
Object Number 24-32-50/B3706.1
Display Title Shield, curved oval, conical projection center, incised and painted, handle back
Descriptions
Object Description Shield, curved oval, conical projection center, incised and painted, handle back
Inventory Description Shield, curved oval, conical projection center, incised and painted, handle back
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Watusi
  • Bantu speaking peoples
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southwest
Materials Wood, Pigment, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 63.6 x 29.8 x 22.5 cm (25 1/16 x 11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3706.1; Watusi

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