Soko. <em>Shield and Handle</em>, late 19th century. Fiber and hardwood, Shield (a): 48 7/16 x 16 1/8 in. (123.0 x 41.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.855a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.855a_front_PS5.jpg)

Shield and Handle

Artist:SokoLokele

Medium: Fiber and hardwood

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Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: Shield (a): 48 7/16 x 16 1/8 in. (123.0 x 41.0 cm) Handle (b): 12 3/16 x 6 7/8 in. (31.0 x 17.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 22.855a-b

Image: CUR.22.855a_front_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Basketry shield (a), rectangular with pointed ends. Multiple parallel light colored stripes are centered lengthwise. Braided strips around edges. Condition: quite worn. Raised in middle, at top/bottom. Separate handle (b) (mislabelled 22.1283) made of hard wood. Condition: badly worn and cracked.

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