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Issa Afar Shield

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        Issa Afar Shield
        
         Origin: Afar / Danakil People, Ethiopia
         Age: Circa 1900
         Materials: Animal hide and cut brass
         Size: 18 3/4" diameter

        Ethiopian Amhara parade shield.
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