Shield Item Number: Ie504 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular shape shield with a carved human figure sitting on the top holding a cylindrical shaped object to his face. The shield is carved in relief with geometric design painted with black pigment. The recesses of the shapes are painted dark orange with the surrounded areas painted white. The sides of the shield are decorated with bunches of fibre strips tied through to the opposite side. There is a large carved handle and a black and orange painted diamond design at the back of the shield.
Item History
- Made in Papua, Indonesia
- Owned by Paul M. Ryan before January 12, 1982
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Paul M. Ryan (Seller) on January 12, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Asmat
- Previous Owner
- Paul M. Ryan
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Paul M. Ryan (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 12, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on January 12, 1982
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0766/0001