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shield

human history
  • Description

    Mendi shield made from a beaten out metal drum, painted with the national bird of New Guinea (bird of paradise) in red and yellow on a black background. Cassowary feathers attached along top of shield. Also has split cane in centre which is used to form handle at back. Two holes right side proper with split cane attached.

  • Place
    Southern Highlands Province/Papua New Guinea
  • Accession Number
    2005.95.14
  • Accession Date
    28 Sep 2005
  • Other Id

    56374 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

shield, overall view front

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  • shield, overall view front
  • shield, overall view back
  • shield, detail of handle
  • shield, detail view
  • shield, detail view
  • shield, detail view

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