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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
Museum record:
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