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Decorated shields from New Guinea
Decorated shields from New Guinea
Object Number 2004.24.17268
Display Title Decorated shields from New Guinea
Descriptions
Object Description Shields. South Dutch New Guinea. Upper waters of Eiland (mapi) river. Taken by.: F.P. Orchard. November, 1944. Cat. Nos.: D/2862; D/2863.
Subject
  • Decorated
  • Tool
  • Shield
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Irian Jaya
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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