Sudanese hippopotamus hide daraga or shield
Sudanese hippopotamus hide daraga or shield, 1885 (c). Reputedly taken at Maj Gen Sir J McNeill's zariba, Tofrek, 22 Mar 1885, 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Circular with central boss and two indentations at edge; grip spanning boss interior; some strapping remains
Picture No
11089934
Media ID
48577900
Size
4824px x 3618px
(7.1MB)
Credit
©The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
National Army Museum Collection
Date
1885
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Boss Dervish Hide Hippopotamus Indentations Mcneill Reputedly Spanning Strapping Suakin Sudan Sudanese
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