Shield
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Shield

TitleShield
Dateby 1928 20th century
MediumBamboo, wood, pelt, and plant fiber
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginAfrica, Uganda/Kenya, unknown maker Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineShield, by 1928. Africa, Uganda/Kenya, unknown maker. Bamboo, wood, pelt, and plant fiber; overall: 34.6 cm (13 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu House, 1929.325
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Shield” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated by 1928. It is executed in bamboo, wood, pelt, and plant fiber and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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