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kino · 9th June 2009, 04:22 AM

I viewed the past threads on Ethiopian shields. The metal ones are not as common as the leather/hide variety, perhaps the metal ones are of later manufacture. This one is made of metal with a rolled edge. The back of the shield is covered in red leather which has been tearing and deteriorating. The front of the shield is covered with fabric and decorated brass?? strips. Diameter 17 in.

9th June 2009, 04:22 AM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,017	Ethiopian shield Metal I viewed the past threads on Ethiopian shields. The metal ones are not as common as the leather/hide variety, perhaps the metal ones are of later manufacture. This one is made of metal with a rolled edge. The back of the shield is covered in red leather which has been tearing and deteriorating. The front of the shield is covered with fabric and decorated brass?? strips. Diameter 17 in. Attached Images