Shield
Item number 2861/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Large, old, wooden shield, re-painted with an image of a character called "Phantom Man" over most of the front surface. The superhero’s torso is depicted, clothed in a tight purple head cover and shirt that emphasizes his musculature. A blue, black and white belt sits at his waist. Hands and face are white and he wears large black framed, grey lensed glasses. Behind him, the surface of the shield is painted orange through which can be seen decorative perforations in circular and linear designs. "PHANTOM" is written in large red letters across the top of the shield, and above this are vine strips and a few feathers tied around the top edge. The reverse side of the shield is unpainted and has a loop of braided vine attached at the centre, with another attached in two places on the left side. Image colours are orange, purple, red, white, black and blue.
Narrative
Old highlands shield repainted with newer image; purchased from a trade fair in San Francisco in 2011.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected in San Francisco, California, USA
- Owned by Chris Boylan Oceanic Art before February 17, 2011
- Received from Chris Boylan Oceanic Art (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on February 17, 2011
What
- Name
- Shield
- Identification Number
- 2861/1
- Type of Item
- shield
- Material
- wood, bark, paint and feather
- Overall
- height 163.0 cm, width 75.0 cm, depth 11.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
- Collected in
- San Francisco, California, USA
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Chris Boylan Oceanic Art
- Received from
- Chris Boylan Oceanic Art (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 17, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on February 17, 2011
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 67
- Accession Number
- 2861/0001
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