EA/96/2 - 
panel
EA/96/2 - 
panel
EA/96/2 - 
panel
EA/96/2 - 
panel
EA/96/2 - 
panel
EA/96/2 - 
panel

panel

Objectcode
EA/96/2
Description (brief)
Panel cut after a traditional war shield. The panel is decorated with eight horizontaly mirrored curl motifs representing kuskus tails cut in relief. On each side of the shield four rhinoceros bird heads are depicted (an important headhunting symbol). The underside of the shield is decorated with two cut out birds'heads, possibly depicting the black king cockatoo.
Dimensions (L x W)
72,0 x 24,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » lime
Materials thesaurus » inorganic » mineral » ochre » red ochre
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture