Nandi or Kipsigi War Shield. Made of animal hide,

item reference GLRRM : 05661

item 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.