Ngbaka. Shield, late 19th century. Wood, fiber, feather, leather, 53 1/8 x 19 5/16 in. (135 x 49 cm). Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 24.147. Creative Commons-BY.

Shield

late 19th century

Ngbaka

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Ngbaka
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Wood, fiber, feather, leather
Medium: wood, fiber, feather, leather
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 53 1/8 x 19 5/16 in. (135 x 49 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 24.147

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