Accession No

E 1907.589


Description

Shield made of woven rattan.


Place

Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; ?Central Province; ?Ngella Islands [Florida Islands]


Period


Source

Stevens Auction Rooms; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

E 1907.589; MAA: Z 6226; AR 1908.951


Cultural Affliation


Material

Plant; Pigment; Fibre


Local Term


Measurements

275mm x 930mm


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: A circular label with metal rim attached to the handle reads 'Malaita - Solomon Islands. Shield' in brown ink on one side and 'Z 6226 1907.589' in black ink on the other side.
Event Date 3/9/2014
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Shield, pointed oval, flat wickerwork, both ends decorated with a bold interwoven pattern in black.'
Event Date 3/9/2014
Author: maa


FM:267873

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