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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