Shield

50-49-74

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon | Benguet

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-74
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Pigment
Description

One piece of wood, irregularily and very crudely carved in convex form; stained; laced with cane at top and bottom probably to mend splits in wood rather than for decorative reason. Recessed handhold. "Shield of the Ancient Kabayan People"

Height 97 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 88 - Collector Number

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