Shield

AF2859

From: Kenya | Lake Victoria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2859
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Masai
Provenience Kenya | Lake Victoria
Section African
Materials Leather | Wood
Description

Hide shield. On obverse, red stripes painted round edge, red, black, and white pointed ovals ( largest on boss) along middle line; white triangles at top and bottom in red border.

Height 18 cm
Length 98 cm
Width 60 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24414 - Dealer's Number

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