Shield

AF1726

From: Zaire | Equatorial Province | Belgian Congo | Busira River | Juapa River

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1726
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balolo (Bantu culture)
Provenience Zaire | Equatorial Province | Belgian Congo | Busira River | Juapa River
Section African
Materials Fiber | Wood
Description

Oval shield made of plaited plant fiber. Two wooden sticks run parallel down the front of the shield, wrapped in plant fiber.

Height 8 cm
Length 125 cm
Width 30 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 805 - Field No SF

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