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1900.55.174

Parrying shield of wood, narrow with tapering ends. Incised surface decoration. [MJD 05/04/2013]

1900.55.174

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Collection type
Object
Description
Parrying shield of wood, narrow with tapering ends. Incised surface decoration. [MJD 05/04/2013]
Long description
Parrying shield of wood, narrow with tapering ends. The front is decorated with incised grooved chevron lines with a plain band across the centre. The shield has three surfaces; two on the front and a semicircular back. The grip is carved from the solid. [MJD 05/04/2013]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Victoria
Person
Field collector Harry Stockdale
PRM source Robert Francis Wilkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Donated: 1900
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 780 mm, Width: max 102 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.55.174

Search terms: Weapon, Shield

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