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War Shield, early to mid 20th Century
Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia…
Shield
War Shield, early to mid 20th Century
Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia…
War Shield, early to mid 20th Century Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Wood, pigment and rattan; 40 3/4 × 14 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. 2017.10.131 Anonymous Gift

Shield

ClassificationsArms and Armor-shields
Dateearly to mid 20th Century
Collection SiteSouthern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Made AtSouthern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood, pigment, and plant fiber
Dimensions40 3/4 × 14 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. (103.5 × 37.1 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.131
DescriptionCarved wooden shield, Southern Highlands Province, PNG.
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