Shield Item Number: C1745 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Overall oblong shape; curved from top to bottom. Front has a geometric design of vertical grooves rubbed with white china clay and red ochre; back has a vertical handle and is plain red with vertical grooves.
History Of Use
To deflect projectiles from distances - as opposed to hand to hand combat.
Item History
- Made in Australia
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before March 1958
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) during March 1958
What
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1958
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2212/0002