Shield

2004.17.0004

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Artifact Identification Shield   (2004.17.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Iwam, Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 133.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 41.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4 cm
Weight 840 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Textile, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Reproduction N/A

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