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1966.1.12

Rectangular hide shield. With backing stick decorated with black feathers. [AB [OPS Move] 12/8/2016]

1966.1.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular hide shield. With backing stick decorated with black feathers. [AB [OPS Move] 12/8/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Pokot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906-1911?, uncertain
Date collected
?circa 1906 - 1911
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Bird Feather, Material Wood Plant, Material Metal Wire, Process Decorated, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Height: max 82 mm, Width: max 273 mm, Length: max 997 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.12

Search terms: Weapon, Shield

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