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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown rectangular shield with a central circular design and a protruding orange and brown circle. The shield features a geometric pattern with lines, squares, and dots. There are feathers attached to the top and fringe along the sides. The artist is unidentified but titled "Shield".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, hair (human or animal), rope, pigment
Culture
Philippine, Bagobo
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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