shield
Objectcode
EA/74/1
Description (brief)
Shield, mainly white in colour. Five diamond patterns are carved in a vertical band, surrounded by bowshaped patterns. The enclosed planes are coloured red.
Origin(s)
South New Guinea, Asmat
Dimensions (L x W)
175,0 x 57,0 cm
Production technique
carving
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» mineral
» clay
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