Shield

P1286

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1286
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Pigment
Description

Shield. Kelevit. Rectangular wooden shield, pointed at both ends. Flat planes of the sides meet at an angle to form a longitudinal median ridge on the front. In the middle of the back a vertical hardwood handle. Full length human figures painted on both front and back. Figures on one side more realistic than those on the other. Hornbills painted on front at one end and demon at opposite end.

Length 127.635 cm
Width 34.925 cm
Depth 10.16 cm

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