Shield
P3426
From: Solomon Islands | Ysabel (uncertain) | Choiseul (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | P3426 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Solomon Islands | Ysabel (uncertain) | Choiseul (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Plant Fiber | Leaf |
Description | Rectangular shield consisting of 28 round sticks (thicker at center, thinner towards sides) held together at back by 31 lashed-on crossbars. Triple-looped handle of braided fiber. Bundle of what appear to be palm leaves, cut to fit, cover the back -function unclear. |
Length | 90 cm |
Width | 21.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912 |
Other Number | 24324 - Dealer's Number |
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