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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Oceanic; Melanesian
Title:Shield
Date Made:20th century
Type:Armament
Materials:Wood, pigment, and natural fiber
Place Made:Oceania; Melanesia; Malay Archipelago; New Guinea; East Sepik Province, May River, Telefomin
Measurements:60.5 x 15.5 x .5 in.
Accession Number:  MH 1979.30.29
Credit Line:Gift of Mary S. Olmsted (Class of 1941)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Long rectangular wooden piece (possibly shield) with small knot at top. Circular design carved and painted. 4 circular, connected patterns. There is no outline motif, which is common on shields from this area.

Tags:
indigenous people

Subjects:
Indigenous peoples

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