Shield · Indonesia - Moluccas · ID: 3040696
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Provenance
Jan Lundberg, Malmö, SwedenSize
H: 54 cm
H: 21.3 inch
Description
wood, blackish brown patina, of convex waisted form, carved with four ridges, ornamental decor with white porcelain inlay, carved with a massive handle and ridge for bracing on the backside, drilled hole, slightly dam., abrasion of paint;
shields of this type were employed in war dances and were doubtless sturdy enough to deflect sword blows.