Wallaga. Shield, late 19th century. Buffalo or hippopotamus hide and goat hide, 26 x 26 1/16 x 5 1/2 in. (66.0 x 66.2 x 14.0 cm). Gift of Eric Goode, 1999.68.3. Creative Commons-BY.

Shield

late 19th century

Wallaga

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Wallaga
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Buffalo or hippopotamus hide and goat hide
Medium: buffalo, hippopotamus, hide, goat
Locations: Place made: Ethiopia
Dimensions: 26 x 26 1/16 x 5 1/2 in. (66.0 x 66.2 x 14.0 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1999.68.3

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Shield

Wallaga

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