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Papua New Guinea old archer's shoulder shield. Madang Province.…
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Sydney
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24-Jun-2018
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Papua New Guinea old archer's shoulder shield. Madang Province.These small hardwood shields were suspended under the armpit to protect the ribs, abdomen and vital organs as the bowman was standing sideways to aim. Reference p.55 'Shield of Melanesia,' Beran and Craig Eds, OAS. David Said Collection, length 39 cm (shield)
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Tribal: New Guinean