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Artist:   Oromo  
Title:   Shield  
Date:   19th century  
Medium:   Animal hide  
Dimensions:   24 1/2 x 22 x 7 in. (62.2 x 55.9 x 17.8 cm)  
Credit Line:   The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund  
Location:   Gallery Not on view  


Object Description  
  
Classification:   Leatherwork  
Physical Description:   Rolled up at edges; covered with conical 'spikes'; rib halfway down center; hide handle  
Creation Place:   Africa, Ethiopia, East Africa region  
Accession #:   99.13.4  
Owner:   The Minneapolis Institute of Arts