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Naga shield - rectangular piece of buffalo hide, basketry strap on back
Naga shield - rectangular piece of buffalo hide, basketry strap on back
Object Number 40-64-60/7029
Display Title Naga shield - rectangular piece of buffalo hide, basketry strap on back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shield, animal hide, rectangular, woven plant fiber strap, perforated, stiffened
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Naga
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms Naga Hills
Materials Hide, Animal hair, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 78.6 x 42.3 x 0.7 cm (30 15/16 x 16 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-64-60/7029

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