Bega Shield, Sudan, 20th century, hippopotamus or rhinoceros hide, Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum, 51.1398. — Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum · 51.1398
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Bega Shield, Sudan, 20th century, hippopotamus or rhinoceros hide, Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum, 51.1398.
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ImagePrinted p. 151, cat. 84 (supplied scan PDF p. 149)
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Bega Shield

20th century · Sudan

Modern · artifact

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Bega Shield. 20th century; hippopotamus or rhinoceros hide; Sudan.

Original catalogue wording

Catalogue no. 84: Bega Shield. 20th century; hippopotamus or rhinoceros hide; Sudan.

Date: 20th century
Object type: Arms & regalia
Recorded place: Sudan
Holding institution: Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum
Accession: 51.1398
Image locator: Printed p. 151, cat. 84 (supplied scan PDF p. 149)