Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Shield |
Date |
20th Century |
Medium |
Balsa wood, polychrome pigment |
Dimensions |
H-76 W-9.125 D-3 inches |
Accession Number |
66.76 |
Department |
MELANESIAN |
Description |
New Britain shield composed of carved balsa wood with polychrome pigment and stylized figures at the center with abstract geometric motifs throughout. |
Credit line |
Cedric H. Marks |
Search Terms |
20th Century Balsa Wood Carved Ceremonial Melanesian New Britain Shield Oceanic Polychrome Pigment Sculpture Shield Wood |