Leather Shield
Ethnic minority groups often used leather to make protective gear. A piece made from two pieces of cowhide sewn together was typically tough enough to resist penetration by arrows, making it an excellent means of protection in times of conflict.
- Item No.
- E00157
- Notes
- Donated by Lu Zuofu and the Volunteer Corps of the Sichuan Gorge Defense Bureau (1929)
Yi ethnic group
