Shield

AF2850

From: Zaire | Equatorial Province | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2850
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balolo (Bantu culture)
Provenience Zaire | Equatorial Province | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Fiber | Wood
Description

Oval shield, made of woven plant fiber. Two wooden sticks covered with plant fiber run parallel down the center of the shield.

Height 12 cm
Length 143 cm
Width 38 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 4363 - Dealer's Number

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