Turkana Shield

Unknown1700/1970

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

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