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