Photographs © Tim Hamill
This Ethiopian shield is made from a very thick, tough leather, said to be hippopotamus hide. It was stretched and hammered over an elaborate wood form, dried and removed. The handle is fastened on with leather strips.
This wonderful shield, in very good condition, has extremely fine and intricate embossing on the front surface. There is a small repair on the bottom edge (see detail).
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