Shield

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Description

light wood, blackish brown patina, white porcelain inlays, of narrow vaulted form, arranged in four ribs with a raised sharp middle ridge, massive handle backside with ridge for bracing, slightly dam., strong abrasion of paint;
presumably employed in dances rather than combat.

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Comparing literature

Newton, Douglas (ed.), Arts of the South Seas, Munich, London, New York 1999, p. 141

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