EA/65/1 - 
panel
EA/65/1 - 
panel
EA/65/1 - 
panel
EA/65/1 - 
panel

panel

Objectcode
EA/65/1
Description (brief)
Reddish brown wooden shield. At the top side there are three sitting human figures carved-out. The shield is decorated with abstract patterns in relief. On the vertical axis two tortoises and a fishlike figure have been carved out.
Origin(s)
Agats
Dimensions (L x W)
70,0 x 27,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
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 » nijverheid, handel en dienstverlening