Asa
Asa
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Asa (shields) were usually made from elephant or crocodile skin and were used by warriors as protection during battle. These objects were made by the Isekpokin guild. During the Ugie Irọn, the Asa is carried by the Edogun leading the army.

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146_10492
Inventory no. [ObjInventarNrS]
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15_1321255
recordNumber
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36_71B115
36_71B117
36_71B118
121_EB40