Lot 0026

War Shield, Sidamo / Oromo People,19th C.

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War Shield, Sidamo / Oromo People,19th C.

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War Shield, Sidamo / Oromo People, 19th C. Ethiopia, East Africa. Formed buffalo hide. Size: 28" diameter (68.5 cm).

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