Shield

P1274

From: Borneo | Dutch East Borneo | Klinjau River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1274
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Madang
Provenience Borneo | Dutch East Borneo | Klinjau River
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel
Description

Shield. Tuip. Wooden shield made from one piece of wood, vertical medial ridge. The surface is rubbed with reddish brown pigment. Five broad bands at the top and bottom, additional band. Vertical handle on the reverse. Pointed top and bottom.

Length 116 cm
Width 40 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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