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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 14th December 2019, 08:08 PM

it appears and is described on various references as hippo hide..

please see https://www.pinterest.com/pin/108367...59740/?lp=true

and at https://www.hamillgallery.com/ETHIOP...nShield08.html

~ where shades of red colouring were added apparently on the front surface which were intricately decorated being hammered over a wood former .

14th December 2019, 08:08 PM	#7
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	it appears and is described on various references as hippo hide.. please see https://www.pinterest.com/pin/108367...59740/?lp=true and at https://www.hamillgallery.com/ETHIOP...nShield08.html ~ where shades of red colouring were added apparently on the front surface which were intricately decorated being hammered over a wood former .