Dark brown wooden shield, resembling a leaf in shape, with a long pointed top and a narrower pointed bottom; horizontal lines across the surface; a ridge down the middle; against a white background. Shield by To Kwa Lartey.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th–19th century
- Medium:
- Wood, cane
- Culture:
- Nias
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
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