Shield

50-49-62

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-62
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kalinga
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Vegetable Fiber | Pigment
Description

Wood, stained; three prongs projecting from top; two at bottom; three rows of braided rattan at top and bottom; diamond-shaped carving on front. Entire shield carved from single piece of wood; width tapering from top to bottom.

Length 128 cm
Width 25.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950

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