Mofu. <em>Shield</em>, late 19th century. Buffalo, elephant, or cow hide, 42 x 29 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (106.7 x 74.9 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of William C. Siegmann in memory of Edward Brown, 2003.80. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.80_bw.jpg)

Shield

Artist:MofuKirdi

Medium: Buffalo, elephant, or cow hide

Geograhical Locations:

Northern Cameroon, Cameroon

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 42 x 29 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (106.7 x 74.9 x 8.9 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 2003.80

Image: 2003.80_bw.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum