Shield
| Title | Shield |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1900 19th century |
| Medium | Bamboo, wood, and plant fibers |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century Central Africa |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Shield, c. 1900. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century. Bamboo, wood, and plant fibers; overall: 134.6 cm (53 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Carl Lerch in memory of the Reverend Andrew F. Hensey, 1988.245 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Shield” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1900. It is executed in bamboo, wood, and plant fibers 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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Dated to c. 1900. Explore the wider set of works from the 19th century held in the archive.
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Recorded origin: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century. Browse more public-domain art from Central Africa.
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