Shield

2007-18-1

Location: On Display in the Native American Voices

From: New Mexico | Jemez Pueblo

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2007-18-1
Current Location Native American Voices - On Display
Culture Pueblo
Provenience New Mexico | Jemez Pueblo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Creator Marlon Magdalena
Date Made 2006
Section American
Materials Cowhide | Deer Hide | Paint | Pigment | Woodpecker Feather | Flicker Feather
Technique Painted
Description

Round cowhide shield with design of red, green, brown, yellow commercial paint and white natural pigment. Woodpecker and Flicker feathers attached to center with hide. Deerhide strap attached to back. Shield is a copy of museum object NA5595, made by Marlon Magdalena as part of REU project, 2006

Outside Diameter 58.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Marlon Magdalena, 2007

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