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Object Number 13-24-60/85029
Display Title Leopard skin shield
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sheild, woven reed, spotted animal fur, rectangular with flaring end, feathers
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms Naga Hill
Dimensions Overall: 167 x 82 x 9.5 cm (65 3/4 x 32 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 85029

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