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Object type
defensive and protective weapon > shield
Materials
wood, leather
Theme
travel, exploration and research
Legend
Mahdist shield made of skin.
This item belonged to the traveller Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904), and is now part of the Henry M. Stanley Collection of Memorabilia, that his son Denzil M. Stanley donated to the Museum in 1954. Along with other objects, it records Stanley's travels in Africa, and the Victorian era.
Original owner
Henry Morton Stanley (°1841 - †1904)
Date of acquisition
1954-08-18
Dimensions
13 cm x 22,5 cm
Inventory number
HO.1954.72.83
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