Shield and Handle
Soko; or Lokele
1 of 2
Caption
Soko; or Lokele. Shield and Handle, late 19th century. Fiber and hardwood, Shield (a): 48 7/16 x 16 1/8 in. (123.0 x 41.0 cm) Handle (b): 12 3/16 x 6 7/8 in. (31.0 x 17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.855a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Shield and Handle
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Fiber and hardwood
Classification
Dimensions
Shield (a): 48 7/16 x 16 1/8 in. (123.0 x 41.0 cm) Handle (b): 12 3/16 x 6 7/8 in. (31.0 x 17.5 cm)
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Accession Number
22.855a-b
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