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Shield

oblong shield curved lengthwise down the center with a triangular, wooden mound protruding at middle; body of shield is decorated with grid of brown, woven plant fibers, with elongated triangular designs framing the edges--points oriented toward center; animal skin with traces of fur lines the outer edges of shield; a curved, wooden handle wrapped in plant fibers is on the reverse of the shield at center

Date
early 20th century
In our collection
since June the 24th, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
41 1/4 × 18 1/2 × 13 in. (104.78 × 46.99 × 33.02 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Plant fibers, wood, animal hide
Price
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Composition
oxygen15%
zinc36%
atium48%
iron1%