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1935.36.79

Shield, elliptical, with carved-out grip. Light soft wood, no decoration. Convex both back and front.


1935.36.79

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shield, elliptical, with carved-out grip. Light soft wood, no decoration. Convex both back and front.
Geographical reference
Queensland Tully Ingham
Cultural groups
Girami
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
By 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 76 mm, Width: max 214 mm, Length: max 521 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.36.79
Research and responses

New information given by Danie Mellor, Australian National University, 15/01/02: Tully/Ingham area - most likely tourist shield; Language group possibly ?Girami. [CF 15/1/2002]

Search terms: Weapon, Shield