Shield
Gurage
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
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Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Culture
Title
Shield
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place made: Ethiopia
Medium
Buffalo or hippopotamus hide
Classification
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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