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01.01.1880 - 31.12.1900
vayola | Photographer: Axel Killian | Rights management: Städtische Museen Freiburg
Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 Internationalvayola | Photographer: Axel Killian | Rights management: Städtische Museen Freiburg
Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 InternationalThis extraordinary shield from the Trobriand Islands was only worn by outstanding warriors in battle. The production of this type of shield had already finished by the end of the 19th century. The symbols and enclosing ornaments represent abstract animals.