Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: A small label attached to the handle reads '34,314'. A small textile label glued to the back of the shield reads: 'C.393' in black ink.
Event Date 9/11/2007
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
From catalogue card:] 'Shield made of plaited rattan in a simple geometric design. It is called 'coiled work' by the collector.'
Event Date 9/11/2007
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Shield, almost oval in form. Structure formed of concentric rods, coiled with rattan. Geometric designs in black at both ends. The design is identical to 1934.315. The surface is very dark. At the back, several layers of palm leaves are secured against the surface and maintained in place with small braces of rattan. A very small handle at the back made from a woven plant material.
Event Date 13/8/2015
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
An old display label found in the archives (OA2/15/9) reads: ‘PLAITED RATTAN / SHIELD - BACK / TEMPLETON CROCKER COLL. / 34,314'.
Event Date 27/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau