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Sepik

War Shield

Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Region, 1900-1932

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Sepik

War Shield

Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Region, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, pigments, cane, 75 1/16 x 15 in. (190.6 x 38.1 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of The Hecht Company
Object Number 1964.2.1
White, brown and black pigments
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 1964; the Hecht Company

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2000–2000

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