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1913.31.35

Hide cuirass, made of animal hide and leather. [BH [OPS move] 1/9/2017]

1913.31.35

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hide cuirass, made of animal hide and leather. [BH [OPS move] 1/9/2017]
Long description
Hide cuirass, made of animal hide and leather. The body is cylindrical in shape. There is a cross shaped panel bound to the back, the top section is shaped like an arrow head. There is a band of hide and fur around the main body. [BH [OPS move] 1/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Chad
Africa > Central Africa > Chad
Mousgoum
Cultural groups
Masana
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Height: max 677 mm, Depth: max 267 mm, Length: max 445 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.31.35

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Breast Plate Armour

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