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Catalog Number

CAS 1994-0009-0008   CAS 1994-0009-0008; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Flat shield, rectangular in overall shape with slightly rounded sides and rounded top; Shield is undecorated except for narrow, V-shaped area that extends from top to slightly below the middle, which is carved in low relief with geometric designs, some of which bear traces of a white pigment; A single large hole is located at midpoint along each lateral edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 133.5