Shield (uncertain)
Model
CG2017-3-41.12
From: Borneo (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | CG2017-3-41.12 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Borneo (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Metal |
Description | Piece of flat light-colored wood, flaring from narrow bottom to broader top, with blunted point. One face thickening to median ridge, decorated top and bottom with zig-zag lines (single and double at top, double at bottom). Hollow carved out of middle of back, bridged by U-shaped piece of metal. Except for flat bottom edge, reminiscent of Dayak (Kenyah-Kayan) fighting shields. Possibly a miniature shield for a model longhouse. |
Length | 14.1 cm |
Width | 4 cm |
Thickness | 2 cm |
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