Shield
Production date
Early 20th Century
Country
Solomon Islands
State/Province
Guadal
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Object detail
Description
Shield-elliptical, horizontal woven ASA (Lygodium circinnatum) vine strips on cane frame, decorated with black painted geometric and schematic bird designs at upper and lower ends.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander shield
Maker
Production date
Early 20th Century
Production place
Measurements
L845 x W212 x H52 mm
Media/Materials description
Plant fibre
History and use
This style of wicker shield with slightly pointed top and bottom was once used across the central provinces of Solomon Islands.
Rattan fibres that have been stained black are woven into the shield to create the designs.
This shield was acquired by Queensland Museum in the early 1930s.
Rattan fibres that have been stained black are woven into the shield to create the designs.
This shield was acquired by Queensland Museum in the early 1930s.
Registration number
E2080