Shield
50-49-71
From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 50-49-71 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bontoc |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Peel | Pigment |
Description | Wood, stained, of one piece; three upper and two lower prongs; shorter and broader than Kalinga type. Bands of woven cane on two upper and two lower prongs. Very old; much used in head hunting as indicated by worn areas on front. Noticable convex form. |
Length | 89 cm |
Width | 34 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
Other Number | 373 - Other Number |
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