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Ornamental Canoe Shield with Ceremonial Mask

1998.19.2734

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Ornamental Canoe Shield with Ceremonial Mask   (1998.19.2734)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Armament Accessories
    4. ;
  4. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
    5. :
  5. Water Transportation Equipment
    6. :
  6. Water Transportation Accessories
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1900 - 1913 CE
Culture Papuan, Melanesian, Watam Language Group
Location On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 90.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 61.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 12.7 cm
Weight N/A
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment, Plant
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Cutting, Painting, Weaving, Wrapping

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Illinois Alumni News, March 1988, pp. 10, 1988P.0014.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No

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