shield
Objectcode
EA/62/4
Description (brief)
War shield used in the past by men during headhunting. Used today during festivities. On the shield a representation in relief of human figures.
Dating
1959
Dimensions (L x W)
187,0 x 51,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» mineral
» ochre
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» lime
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» soot
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» fibre
» palm fibre
» sago palm fibre
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South West Coast
» Asmat
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