Accession No

1934.315


Description

Shield made of woven rattan.


Place

Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Guadalcanal


Period


Source

Templeton Crocker, Charles [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1934.315; C.394 [Templeton Crocker collection number]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Rattan; Plant; Fibre


Local Term


Measurements

230mm x 750mm


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: a small label attached to the label reads '34,315'. A small textile label glued on the back of the object reads 'C.394' in black ink.
Event Date 9/11/2007
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Shield similar to the proceeding [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, slightly tapering towards one end. Structure formed of concentric rods, coiled with rattan. Geometric designs in black at both ends. The design is identical to 1934.314. A very small handle at the back made from a bunch of twisted 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 - FRONT / TEMPLETON CROCKER COLL. / 34,315'.
Event Date 27/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau


FM:264953

Images (Click to view full size):