Shield

Description

Shield of light wood with central boss and handle at back cut out of the solid, painted in colours with a symmetrical pattern: Australasia, Australia, Queensland, Russell River, Australian Aboriginal

Museum reference

A.1894.169

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Shield

Production information

Russell River, Queensland, Australia, Australasia

Style / Culture

Australian Aboriginal

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Light wood, painted in colours with a symmetrical pattern

Exhibitions

• Primordial: SuperNaturalMinyjirral (01 Aug 2014 - 23 Nov 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland