Shield from pangia district, used in warefare (now relinguished to government)

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Object Number 973-11-70/5225

Display Title Shield from pangia district, used in warefare (now relinguished to government)

Descriptions

Object Description Shield from pangia district, used in warefare (now relinguished to government) "Many people hid them." Specimen acquired as gift. Native paint (white, yellow, orange designs). Very gently tapered. Square notch at base (4"x4") Overall dimensions 30"1 x 12" w. 4 holes for inserting lashes.

Inventory Description Shield, rounded end, square cut other end, painted linear designs, fiber cord

Classification

Shield

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Pangia

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Papua New Guinea

Additional Geographic Terms Papua New Guinea, Southern Highland: Pangia district

Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Paint

Dimensions Overall: 78.1 x 30.2 x 0.7 cm (30 3/4 x 11 7/8 x 1/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 973-11-70/5225

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