Shield

86-20-64

From: North Africa (uncertain) | Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 86-20-64
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience North Africa (uncertain) | Nigeria
Culture Area Hausa-Fulani
Period Early 20th Century
Date Made 1900-1931 CE
Section African
Materials Wood | Leather
Description

Circular wooden plaque or shield covered with embroidered letherwork. Four fringed flaps spaced evenly around edge.

Height 3 cm
Outside Diameter 42 cm
Credit Line Gift of W. Disston Anderson, Class of 42, 1986
Other Number 63 - Collector Number

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