Shield

An oval cow hide shield, reinforced down the centre with two hide strips running through slots. The reinforcement pole that should run down the back is missing. This was held in place by eight triangular pieces of hide at the back. There is a central hand hold on the reverse.

Object Details

ID: AAA2823
Collection: World Cultures
Type: Shield
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Mercury 1913 (HMS)
Date made: circa 1870
People: Swazi
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 840 mm x 610 mm x 40 mm