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Shield decorated with seated figure and interlocking patterns, +
Shield decorated with seated figure and interlocking patterns, +
Object Number 975-12-70/5445
Display Title Shield decorated with seated figure and interlocking patterns, +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shield, carved wood, ridged, pointed ends, missing fringe, painted figures
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dyak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Wood, Pigment, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 126 x 38 x 8 cm (49 5/8 x 14 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-70/5445 / 184 (on sticker, and in chalk)

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