Shield Item Number: K5.288 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shield made of cowhide with an overall oval shape. The fur on the cowhide is a mottled light grey-brown at the centre with dark brown at both ends. Two pieces of hide have been woven through slits made in the hide, and there is a wooden stick attached at the back through hide straps.
Item History
- Made in South Africa between 1850 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2191/1578