Shield Item Number: 3577/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rhinoceros skin shield. Large and circular shield of thick animal hide. The shield is covered with raised bumps, with a raised line across centre. On the reverse is a hard U-shaped hand grip at centre. (A small white cord has been attached along the edge for hanging.)

Item History

What

Name
Shield
Identification Number
3577/16
Type of Item
shield
Material
rhinocero skin and synthetic fibre
Overall
height 21.0 cm, diameter 68.0 cm

Who

Culture
Ethiopian
Previous Owner
Duncan Etches
Received from
Duncan Etches (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Ethiopia

When

Collection Date
between 1967 and 1969
Ownership Date
before July 8, 2022
Acquisition Date
on July 8, 2022

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
3577/0016