Shield

40-33-5

From: Nias

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 40-33-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nias
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Pigment
Description

Wooden. Pierced along sides at intervals of 4 to 5 cm. for the insertion of twisted rattan horizontal bands. Crack along the lower side, repaired with rattan bands and resin. Cracked at top of shield.

Length 124.3 cm
Width 25.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Hinckle Smith, 1940
Other Number 11 - Other Number

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