Shield, parrying

Description

Wooden parrying shield, lozenge-shaped in cross-section, with two front faces with zigzag lines excised and filled with lime: Australasia, Australia, Victoria, Australian Aboriginal, 1850 - 1860

Museum reference

A.1911.177

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Shield, parrying

Production information

Victoria, Australia, Australasia

Date

1850 - 1860

Style / Culture

Australian Aboriginal

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood; two front faces with zigzag lines excised and filled with lime