shield

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Mendi shield made of wood with two projections at the top, drawn and written with ochre pigments is an interpretation of the "Phantom" in brown, red, yellow and white. Cane x-stitch in centre used to form handle at back, also has two holes left side proper with split cane attached (one end damaged).

Accession number: 2005.95.12 Last Update: 12 May 2026
Other Name

Mendi phantom shield

Accession Number

2005.95.12

Accession Date

28 Sep 2005

Other Id

56373 (ethnology)

8091 (Asset Register)

Department

Pacific

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