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1923.86.553

Shield made of wood. It is rectangular in shape with curved cutaways at each short end. The shield has sloping sides from the central line running the length of the shield. It is painted with red swirl designs on the front. There are cane bands and one loop attached to the underside. [AB [OPS Move] 3/8/2016]


1923.86.553

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shield made of wood. It is rectangular in shape with curved cutaways at each short end. The shield has sloping sides from the central line running the length of the shield. It is painted with red swirl designs on the front. There are cane bands and one loop attached to the underside. [AB [OPS Move] 3/8/2016]
Geographical reference
Sarawak
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923 Found unentered: 18/09/2001
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Depth: max 113 mm, Width: max 367 mm, Length: max 955 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.86.553

Search terms: Weapon, Shield