Shield

P1288

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1288
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Land Dayak (uncertain)
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark | Peel | Pigment
Description

Leaf-shaped bark shield, pointed at one end, with decorative chain of paired spirals painted in band down center of front. Strip of rattan stitched around edges. Strip of wood running the length of the back, with a grip in the middle.

Height 11 cm
Length 92.5 cm
Width 32.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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