Shield
Item number 3577/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Round red fabric and metal shield. Domed form covered with red velvet and thin metal plaques of open form scrolling that are attached with domed pins. There are two horizontal bands of metal, with repeating gourd-shaped pieces attached between, connecting the two bands. The rim has repeating rectangular strips of metal spaced around it. At the centre of the dome, is a circular metal piece, with a projecting part at centre that has been bent inwards. Between the centre and first band are rectangular and circular pieces of metal attached in pairs. The reverse is lined with light orange fabric with hard U-shaped hand grip at centre.
Item History
- Made in Ethiopia
- Collected between 1967 and 1969
- Owned by Duncan Etches before July 8, 2022
- Received from Duncan Etches (Donor) on July 8, 2022
What
- Name
- Shield
- Identification Number
- 3577/15
- Type of Item
- shield
- Material
- metal and fibre
- Overall
- height 18.0 cm, width 48.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ethiopia
Who
- Culture
- Ethiopian
- Previous Owner
- Duncan Etches
- Received from
- Duncan Etches (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1969
- Ownership Date
- before July 8, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on July 8, 2022
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3577/0015
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