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Ox-hide shield
Artist:
Zulu artist
Medium: ox-hide with hair, wood
Classification: Costume
Credit Line: Bequest of Rev. Lewis Grout
Object number: 1905.1.45
DescriptionBrown, black and white shield semi-oval narrow wooden rod running down the back of the shield extended beyond the shield. Small ox-hide handle in the back. Interlacing on front attached front to stick in back. Used in wars for protection.
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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