Caption

Amhara. Shield, late 19th century. Hippopotamus hide, silver, 19 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (50.5 x 50.2 x 17.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eric Goode, 1999.68.1.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Shield

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Hippopotamus hide, silver

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

19 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (50.5 x 50.2 x 17.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Eric Goode

Accession Number

1999.68.1

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