Shield

50-49-64

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 50-49-64
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kalinga
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Pigment
Description

Wood; stained; three prongs projecting from top; two at bottom; three rows of braided rattan at top and bottom; diamond-shaped carving onf ront. Entire shield (each) carved from single piece of wood; width tapers from top to bottom.

Length 138 cm
Width 29 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950

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