Shield

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a hippo skin (IGUO) shield made by a special craftsman using INGESO(a skin tool). Hippo skin is highly prized therefore only the wealthy could afford.

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Title: Shield
Location: Kenya
Type: Shield
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hippo Skin, Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Imbili
Community: Logoli

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