Shield

Somali (Danakil, Issa); Amhara

Caption

Somali (Danakil, Issa); Amhara. Shield, early 20th century. Rhinoceros hide?, diameter: 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Lucy Addoms, 30.1266.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Shield

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Africa, Possible place made: Africa, Possible place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Rhinoceros hide?

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

diameter: 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Lucy Addoms

Accession Number

30.1266

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