| Catalog Number | CAS 1994-0009-0007 | |
| Category | Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Shield | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
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| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Plant fiber; Clay | |
| Description | Flat rectangular shield made from single piece of stone-cut wood; Front surface is carved in low relief with large chain-like motif with eight pendant loops; Fiber handle is threaded through two holes at mid-section; Traces of clay or mud coating remain on surface; Overall color is black. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 65.5, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 111.0 |