Zulu war shield
Object numberP6926
TitleZulu war shield
Descriptioncowhide Zulu war shield, brown and white hide with four strips of light hair interlaced vertically down centre of shield. Leather strapping on back for holding shield against forearm. Label on back carrying the inscription 'Zulu Warrior's Shield. Presented by Captain James Collie, Peterhead' Late 19th century
Production period19th century
Object nameshield, war, Zulu
Dimensions
- whole height: 77.0 cm
whole width: 42.0 cm