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Arts of the Pacific Islands

Parrying Shield (Roromaraugi)

Solomon Islander

Caption

Solomon Islander. Parrying Shield (Roromaraugi), 19th century. Wood, 77 x 13 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (195.6 x 33.7 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Camila A. and Morris J. Pinto, 2007.17.2.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Parrying Shield (Roromaraugi)

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: Solomon Islands

Medium

Wood

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

77 x 13 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (195.6 x 33.7 x 3.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Camila A. and Morris J. Pinto

Accession Number

2007.17.2

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Artists and makers

Solomon Islander

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