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Tutsi Shield.
Shield
Tutsi Shield.
Tutsi Shield.
Museum of International Folk Art; Gift of the Lloyd E. Cotsen and Neutrogena Corporation Collection. Photographs by Pat Pollard.

Shield

Date20th century
Place madeKenya; Uganda, Africa
MediumWicker, wood
Dimensions13 × 13 in. (33.0201 × 33.0201 cm)
ClassificationsArmament Accessory
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1317
Object numberA.1995.93.1317
DescriptionShield; wood dome in center;two shades of dark brown; wicker, wood; binding.
On View
Not on view
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