Shield
Date1750-1850
MediumWood, corwry shell, mother of pearl
DimensionsObject/Work: 850 x 150 mm
ClassificationsArms/Armour
Terms
Object numberC03497
DescriptionLong narrow shield of wood, coloured black and inlaid with cowry shell and mother of pearl. the Cuming original catalogue entry says this was sold by Mr T Dawson in 1851 from his museum in Grasmere, Cumberland (now Cumbria). This fine shield is attributed to San Cristobal, one of the "Soloman's Islands". Soloman Islands, Melanesia.On View
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