EA/62/4 - 
shield
EA/62/4 - 
shield
EA/62/4 - 
shield
EA/62/4 - 
shield

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