Shield
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Shield

TitleShield
Datec. 1900 19th century
MediumBamboo, wood, and plant fibers
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginCentral Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century Central Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineShield, 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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