Shield
38563
From: New Mexico | Jemez Pueblo
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 38563 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Pueblo | Tewa (Culture) |
| Provenience | New Mexico | Jemez Pueblo |
| Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Hide |
| Description | A circular shield made from layers of hide stitched together around the circumference. The front is painted with concentric circles of red, blue, green, and black. The central circle has green rays at the outer edge and four white diamonds are painted in opposing positions. A knotted, hide strap is inserted through the shield to act as a handle. A stitched repair was made along the edge. |
| Outside Diameter | 60 cm |
| Credit Line | Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901 |
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