Shield
Indonesia - Moluccas
sold
EUR 1,000
Size
L: 74,5 cm
L: 29.3 inch
Description
wood, matt blackish patina, of narrow waisted form, carved with five ridges, white porcelain inlay, massive handle backside with ridge for bracing, slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint;
shields of this type were employed in war dances and were doubtless sturdy enough to deflect sword blows.