Skip to main content
Object Number 10-21-50/76027
Display Title War shield
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rectangular woven fiber shield, rounded ends, carved wood handle in middle.
Classification
  • Shield
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bolenge?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Congo, Upper
Materials Fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 142 x 22.5 x 6.5 cm (55 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 76027

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
War shields
96-25-70/49452 War shields
Shield
Kerepurne
Wooden war shield
91-6-70/50508 Wooden war shield
Shield
Papua New Guinea
War shield
91-6-70/50554 War shield
Shield
Papua New Guinea
War shield
91-6-70/50552 War shield
Shield
Papua New Guinea
War shield
98-3-50/51431 War shield
Shield
Africa
War shield (kalauit bok)
04-19-70/63057 War shield (kalauit bok)
Shield
Borneo
Borneo
Wooden war shield
91-6-70/50511 Wooden war shield
Shield
Papua New Guinea
War shield
98-3-50/51433 War shield
Shield
Africa
War shield
91-6-70/50553 War shield
Shield
Papua New Guinea
War shields
96-25-70/49451 War shields
Shield
Papua New Guinea
War shield
98-3-50/51432 War shield
Shield
Africa
Wooden war shield
91-6-70/50513 Wooden war shield
Shield
Papua New Guinea