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This 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.

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Städtische Museen Freiburg
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Object type
Schild
Dimensions
Breite: 360.0 mm, Höhe: 780.0 mm
Material/Technique
Wood
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
II/0363

Provenance and sources

when
01.01.1880 - 31.12.1900

when
31.03.1901
who
Bangel, Rudolf - Sellers

where
Trobriand Islands (location/origin)
Melanesia (location/origin)
Oceania (location/origin)
Papua New Guinea (location/origin)
Milne Bay (location/origin)

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CC0 1.0 DEED

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