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Shield

Maker Unknown, Igorot

MediumFiber, pigment, wood

Dimensions30” H x 10” W x 3 3/4” D

Credit LineLathrop Hall Collection

Object numberH29B

DescriptionShield painted black. There are four braided fiber bands, two on each end, that wrap around the front and back side. Two opposing half moon grooves are carved into the front side and a small handle carved into back side. There are three prongs on one end and two thicker prongs on the other end.

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

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