"The OROMO OF HORN OF AFRICA were renowned for their ferocity and bravery during battles and hunts. No doubt they played a valuable role when the Ethiopian army drove back the Italians. The Oromo had unique dark round shields made from thick hide, most often hippo or rhino. Once softened, usually by placing them in water for an extended period, they were then placed over wooden moulds to create convex indentations that transformed the surfaces into fierce looking patterns. They dried incredibly

Ethiopian protest music: the songs of Hachalu Hundessa reveal the struggles of the Oromo people