Dance Shield

1967.08.0007

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Artifact Identification Dance Shield   (1967.08.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1960 - 1963
Culture Melanesian, Sulka Tribe
Location On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 171.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 28.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.2 cm
Weight 3,400 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Cane, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Image in the 2005 Illio University of Illinois Yearbook.

Photo: Spurlock Museum, Fall 2006, p. 12.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Cedric H. Marks
Reproduction No

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