Photo of collection object Shield — Songye. Shield, late 19th century. Wood, pigment, 30 1/4 x 12 x 4 1/2in. (76.8 x 30.5 x 11.4cm). Brooklyn Museum Collection, 22.824. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Shield

late 19th century

Songye

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Songye
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment
Medium: wood, pigment
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 30 1/4 x 12 x 4 1/2in. (76.8 x 30.5 x 11.4cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 22.824
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Collection
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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