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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden shield with a U-shaped top and a jagged bottom edge. The shield is tall and rectangular. It has three horizontal bands of dark brown cord wrapped around it. The shield appears to be made of wood and has a glossy finish. It is set against a plain white background. Shield by To Kwa L'qute.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, pigment
Culture
Philippine, Bontoc
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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