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Written by: Burak KurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 31669
Africa, Uganda/Kenya, unknown makerShield
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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A shield with a similar shape is on the Ugandan coat of arms, adopted in 1962 to mark the country's independence from Great Britain.
| Artist / Maker | Africa, Uganda/Kenya, unknown maker |
|---|---|
| Date | by 1928 |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, Uganda/Kenya, unknown maker |
| Medium | Bamboo, wood, pelt, and plant fiber |
| Dimensions | Overall: 34.6 cm (13 5/8 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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