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Nandi or Kipsigi War Shield. Made of animal hide,Photograph unavailable
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Nandi or Kipsigi War Shield. Made of animal hide,

Collection reference
GLRRM : 05661
Object type
equipment

Nandi or Kipsigi War Shield. Made of animal hide, oval arm sling and hand grip. Bamboo centre. Front of shield painted with tribal markings. Owned by Lieutenant-Colonel John J Bartlett. Formerly C.O. of 23rd King's African Rifles. Kenya. 1951-1956.