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Image held by Musée du quai Branly, Paris; not yet cleared for display here. The record below is open.

Bouclier

Musée du quai Branly, Paris · 70.2001.27.300
InstitutionMusée du quai Branly, Paris
Accession70.2001.27.300
Object typeobject
Date20e siècle
AcquisitionAcquired 2001
CollectorMusée Barbier-Mueller (Genève)
Dimensions7,5 x 71 cm
DescriptionBois à patine noire croûteuse, cuir, gomme végétale, cordelettes en fibres naturelles.. Bouclier cylindrique orné en son centre d'un motif solaire ou d'une étoile. Utilisé lors des simulacres de combat à cheval
Estimated PeriodContemporary
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Bouclier, Musée du quai Branly, Paris, 70.2001.27.300.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/70.2001.27.300/.