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Object Number 27-56-70/D2865
Display Title Body armor
Descriptions
Inventory Description Woven reed breastplate, open top
Classification
  • Breastplate
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Asmat
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Irian Jaya / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Eiland, Mapi River; upper waters of
Materials Reed
Dimensions Overall: 39.6 x 30 x 41.2 cm (15 9/16 x 11 13/16 x 16 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D-2865

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