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Polynesian War Shield


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Polynesian War Shield. A shield, however, is first and foremost a defensive weapon to fend off enemy arrows and spears: Web before trobriands men went to war, the village magician would cast a spell over each shield by resting it on his knees, and whispering his spell into the decorated.

Lot Polynesian Carved and Painted Wood Shield
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Web war shields from the island of new guinea are used for fighting or warfare, they protect a warrior form arrows and spears which are the two main projectile. Web aboriginal shields come in two main types, broad shields, and parrying shields. A shield, however, is first and foremost a defensive weapon to fend off enemy arrows and spears:

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Lot Polynesian Carved and Painted Wood Shield

Parrying shields parry blows from a club whereas. Web aboriginal shields come in two main types, broad shields, and parrying shields. A shield, however, is first and foremost a defensive weapon to fend off enemy arrows and spears: Web shields can be seen in many different shapes and sizes, with a diversity of motifs.

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