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Shield - rawhide covered with velvet decorated with gold covered metal
Shield - rawhide covered with velvet decorated with gold covered metal
Object Number 57-46-50/10101
Display Title Shield - rawhide covered with velvet decorated with gold covered metal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shield, hide, leather\velour coverings, conical, ring handle, metal deco, frag
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Galla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Silver alloy , Copper , Gold leaf , Vegetable fiber , Velour , Hide , Leather
Dimensions Overall: 23.3 x 39.7 x 30.5 cm (9 3/16 x 15 5/8 x 12 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 57-46-50/10101

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