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Archer’s Shield, 20th century Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Oceania Wood; 27 …
Shield
Archer’s Shield, 20th century Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Oceania Wood; 27 …
Archer’s Shield, 20th century Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Oceania Wood; 27 x 19 ¼ x 1 in. 2011.13.5 Bowers Museum Purchase

Shield

ClassificationsArms and Armor-shields
Date20th Century
Made AtMadang Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood
Dimensions27 × 19 1/4 × 1 in. (68.6 × 48.9 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Purchase
Object number2011.13.5
DescriptionWooden archer's shield with remnants of red stripes of paint. Triangular with two rounded extended corners. Front has a few yellow lines of paint.
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