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A wood shield, Papua New Guinea, used to protect the body from…
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A wood shield, Papua New Guinea, used to protect the body from incoming projectiles and attacks. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, this shield has a tall and thin form. The shield has raised and sunken relief of abstract designs. The shield has been coloured with a black pigment and detailing of the designs have been coloured white. To the reverse is a wood handle lashed into position. Height 196 cm, width 30 cm
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