Shield
Possibly Elema; Possibly Kerewa
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Caption
Possibly Elema; Possibly Kerewa. Shield, 19th century. Wood, fiber, pigment, 33 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 2 in. (85.4 x 29.5 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 00.135. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Cultures
Title
Shield
Date
19th century
Geography
Possible place made: Kerewa Village, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, Reportedly from: Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea
Medium
Wood, fiber, pigment
Classification
Dimensions
33 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 2 in. (85.4 x 29.5 x 5.1 cm)
Credit Line
Brooklyn Museum Collection
Accession Number
00.135
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