EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield
EA/135/5 - 
shield

shield

Objectcode
EA/135/5
Description (brief)
Long, narrow shield made of reddish-brown wood. In the centre of the shield five almost identical figures are carved out in relief. The raised parts of the carvings are decorated with the same dark-brown colouring as the non-decorated ends of the shield. The shield has probably been varnished. Probably made for the tourist trade.
Dimensions (L x W)
108,0 x 20,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » verdedigingsmiddelen en bescherming
OVM Category » art » dance, dance regalia and accessories
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse