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Title |
Shield |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Balsa wood, polychrome pigment |
Dimensions |
H-66 W-0.7 D-2.5 inches |
Accession Number |
66.75 |
Department |
MELANESIAN |
Description |
New Britain shield composed of carved balsa wood with polychrome pigment and stylized figures on opposing ends with abstract geometric motifs throughout. 20th Century. |
Credit line |
Cedric H. Marks |
Search Terms |
20th Century Balsa Wood Carved Earthtones Melanesian New Britain Oceanic Painted Pigment Polychrome Sculpture Shield South Pacific Islands Wooden |