Shield

83-40-1

From: Kenya

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 83-40-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Masai
Provenience Kenya
Date Made 1900-1925
Section African
Materials Leather | Metal
Description

Oval-shaped shield of leather and fiber-stitched hide with animal hair and metal ornaments. Leather handle in back.

Length 142.2 cm
Width 119.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen Barnett, 1983

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