E1025: Aboriginal Shield

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1025

Classification Category:

5:Tools & Equipment for Science and Technology ➞ Armament ➞ Accessory

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood

Dimensions:

70 cm L
12.5 cm W
5 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Item purchased in Australia ca. 1974, donated to Luther College in 2004.

Production Date:

1950-1970

Source Locality:

Australia

Acquisition Date:

1974

Description:

Made from ironwood, the diamonds on the shield represent the pattern of snake skin.

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