shield
Objectcode
EA/135/5
Description (brief)
Long, narrow shield made of reddish-brown wood. In the centre of the shield five almost identical figures are carved out in relief. The raised parts of the carvings are decorated with the same dark-brown colouring as the non-decorated ends of the shield. The shield has probably been varnished. Probably made for the tourist trade.
Dimensions (L x W)
108,0 x 20,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
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