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Turkana Shield

Unknown1700/1970

Kenya National Archives

Kenya National Archives
Nairobi, Kenya

Turkana warriors narrow shields are made of animal hide including Giraffe and Buffalo as well as from metal drums. Some have ostrich feather pompoms at the top

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  • Title: Turkana Shield
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Lifespan: 1700
  • Date: 1700/1970
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Buffalo/Giraffe Hide Shield
  • Rights: Kenya National Archives
Kenya National Archives

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