A PUEBLO PAINTED BUFFALO HIDE SHIELD

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A PUEBLO PAINTED BUFFALO HIDE SHIELD

Of rounded, convex form, painted on the exterior in red, cream, yellow and brown pigments in a series of concentric circles, the middle band divided between white and yellow arches into quarters by three red radiating lines indicating primary directions, pierced for the attachment of two rawhide straps, 23in. (58.4cm.) diameter

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