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Object Number 13-24-60/85031
Display Title Shield
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sheild, woven reed, rectangular with flaring top, animal fur trim, feather edge
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms Naga Hill
Dimensions Overall: 172 x 76.4 x 8 cm (67 11/16 x 30 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 13-24-60/85031

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