Shield

83-26-1

From: Southern Sudan | Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 83-26-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shilluk
Provenience Southern Sudan | Sudan
Section African
Materials Crocodile Hide
Description

Oval crocodile skin shield with central ridge protruding from front, and resulting hollow on back, which forms hand area of grip. Grip itself is a wooden shaft of circular section, running the length of the shield. Grip is aattached to shield by horizontal strips cut through the shield.

Height 8 cm
Length 113 cm
Width 44 cm
Credit Line Gift of John B. Moore, 1983

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