Shield Item Number: C1717 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The front of the shield is painted and carved in a geometric pattern of alternating parallel lines of red ochre and white clay. Overall shape is oblong; curved from top to bottom; vertical handle in centre of back. The back has a handle and is plain red with vertical grooves.
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
- good
- Accession Number
- 2212/0001