The ‘functional’ art of the Omo valley herdsmen
Object type:
defensive and protective weapon > shield
Materials:
wood, vegetal fibre
Legend:
Twig shield mainly used during duels between men fighting each other with sticks or whips.
Place of collecting:
Ethiopia > Omo Valley
Culture:
Nyangatom
Field collector:
Xavier Van der Stappen
Acquisition related person:
Xavier Van der Stappen as seller
Date of acquisition:
1996-06-03
Dimensions:
91,5 cm x 20 cm x 16 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1996.22.11