Shield

AF2880

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2880
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Zulu
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Leather | Wood
Description

Hide. Miniature shield. Most of the tan-coloured hair has been removed. 4 loops for stick, which is broken off at one end. See AF1979. Small shields are sometimes used in fighting.

Height 3 cm
Length 33 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 13179 - Dealer's Number

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