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Caption

Zulu. Shield, late 19th century. Hide, wood and wire, 41 5/16 x 16 1/8 in. (105 x 41 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.858. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Zulu

Title

Shield

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Hide, wood and wire

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

41 5/16 x 16 1/8 in. (105 x 41 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

22.858

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