EA/21/8 - 
shield

shield

Objectcode
EA/21/8
Description (brief)
Shield, probably made for the tourist market. Both shield and handle have a carved geometrical design. The raised parts are painted black, the rest is red or white in colour.
Origin(s)
[Ayu]
Dating
1955-1959
Dimensions (L)
41,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » mineral » clay
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat » Mappi and Digul Region » Mappi Region » Auyu
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
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