Shield decorated with tufts of human hair

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Object Number 33-58-70/274

Display Title Shield decorated with tufts of human hair

Descriptions

Inventory Description Shield, hexagonal, painted designs, tufts of hair on front, handle, ridged

Classification

Shield

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Kenyah

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Malaysia
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo / Sarawak

Materials Wood, Pigment, Hair, Reed

Dimensions Overall: 118 x 37.6 x 7.4 cm (46 7/16 x 14 13/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 33-58-70/274

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