Accession No

1886.69


Description

Parrying shield, lozenge-shaped in section, and narrowed at the ends, the grip carved from the solid, carved in sections of dots, chevrons and diamonds. The handle is damaged and repaired. Traces of red pigment present on surface.


Place

Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Victoria; Western District


Period


Source

Romilly Allen (Esq.)


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1886.69; 0.1.25.3


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Plant; Pigment


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card E 1886.69 reads [handwritten in black ink:] 'D. Romilly Allen, Esq. R.1886.69.'; [later addition handwritten in red ink:] 'MJ 7.3.22'. Red circular sticker lower right corner of catalogue card.
Event Date
Author: Remke van der Velden


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for E 1886.69: [handwritten in black ink:] 'Drummung’ shield.'; [later addition handwritten in black ink:] 'Parrying shield, ornamented with incised pattern.'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Rachel Hand: 'Parrying shield, lozenge-shaped in section, and narrowed at the ends, the grip carved from the solid, carved in sections of dots, chevrons and diamonds. The handle is damaged and repaired, ?original. Traces of red pigment present on surface'.
Event Date 5/11/2012
Author: Lucie Carreau


Description (Physical description)
A [?]' Drusmung' [word unclear] shield.
Event Date 5/11/2012
Author: maa


Context (Amendments / updates)
Transcribed from register as object was not included on the database.
Event Date 09/12/2016
Author: maa


FM:145935

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