Caption

Gurage. Shield, late 19th century. Buffalo or hippopotamus hide, 24 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (62.2 x 62.9 x 20.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eric Goode, 1999.68.2.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Gurage

Title

Shield

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Buffalo or hippopotamus hide

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

24 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (62.2 x 62.9 x 20.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Eric Goode

Accession Number

1999.68.2

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