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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Shield (Tafà Gašša)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Shield (Tafà Gašša)

Maker Ethiopian Artist
Date19th-20th century
Made/manufacturedEthiopia, Africa
MediumBrass, cloth, hide
Dimensions6 3/4 × 19 × 19 in. (17.1 × 48.3 × 48.3 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.23
Collections
DescriptionShield of dome shaped leather with dark fabric (velvet) cover, rolled brass cut outs attached with brass studs in concentric patterns, with a central raised pedestal ending in a flat disk.
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