Shield Item Number: C1724 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The front is painted and carved in a geometric pattern of alternating parallel lines of red and white. Overall shape is oblong; curved from top to bottom; vertical handle in centre of back.
Narrative
Collected by Mrs. A. C. Whitley.
Item History
- Made in Australia
- Collected during 1910
- Owned by Mrs. A. C. Whitley
- Owned by Paul Whitley before 1964
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Paul Whitley (Seller) during 1964
What
- Name
- Shield
- Identification Number
- C1724
- Type of Item
- shield
- Material
- wood and ochre pigment
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 69.1 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 4.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. A. C. Whitley and Paul Whitley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Paul Whitley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Australia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1910
- Ownership Date
- before 1964
- Acquisition Date
- during 1964
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 61
- Accession Number
- 0115/0054