Shield
Sidamo; or Ometo
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Caption
Sidamo; or Ometo. Shield, late 19th century. Hippopotamus, rhinoceros, elephant, or antelope hide, 20 x 18 x 9 1/2 in. (50.8 x 45.7 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Mortimer F. Shapiro Trust, 2003.49.5. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Shield
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place made: Ethiopia
Medium
Hippopotamus, rhinoceros, elephant, or antelope hide
Classification
Dimensions
20 x 18 x 9 1/2 in. (50.8 x 45.7 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Mortimer F. Shapiro Trust
Accession Number
2003.49.5
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