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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