shield
Objectcode
EA/14/15
Description (brief)
Shield made for the tourist trade. The shield has been carved from a dark coloured wood and ends in a prong. The front of the shield is decorated with animal figures carved out in relief. The raised outlines are coloured black and the figures are in red and white. The back of the shield is undecorated.
Origin(s)
Southern New Guinea
Dimensions (L x W)
61,0 x 14,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» mineral
» clay
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South Coast
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division South New-Guinea
Object category
OVM Category
» wapens, strijd en oorlog
» verdedigingsmiddelen en bescherming
OVM Category
» religie en ritueel
» representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category
» art
» dance, dance regalia and accessories
OVM Category
» art
» visual arts
» sculpture