Shield

P1284

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1284
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Pigment
Description

Shield. Rectangular wooden shield with pointed 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. Painted on both sides. On front, a demonic figure with round staring eyes and curved fangs. On the back, black painted designs form geometric shapes in the negative space.

Length 130 cm
Width 41 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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