E1003: Polynesian Fiber Woven Armor

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1003

Classification Category:

5:Tools & Equipment for Science and Technology ➞ Armament ➞ Body Armor

Marks/Labels:

TAG: "Coat of Armor. From To-Kalaw. South Sea" painted fabric label attached with 6 nails.

Materials:

botanical ➔ fiber
botanical ➔ wood
binding agents ➔ joiners ➔ nail round
fabric ➔ thread

Dimensions:

102 cm L
53.5 cm W
27.75 cm H

Provenance of Object:

This object was held in the museum that Luther College started in 1877. This museum eventually grew into the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and following this, non-Norwegian American ethnographic objects were returned to Luther and accessioned into the college’s Anthropology Collection. Without additional documentation, was likely obtained by the Luther College Museum (later the Norwegian-American Museum) between the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Source Locality:

From To-Kalaw. South Sea

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