Zemanek-Münster

Parrying shield ·  Australie · ID: 3041471

Vendu 610 €

Description

heavy wood, brown patina, red ochre, white pigment, narrow, slightly vaulted, fine-fluted front- and backside, carved with habile handle, slightly dam. (rim);
thin parrying shields were used to deflect clubs and boomerangs. The broader shields were a protection from spears. The finished shield was rubbed with animal fat to prevent cracking.


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