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Catalog Number CAS 1988-0009-0021   CAS 1988-0009-0021; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Tinguian or Kalinga
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Luzon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description Rectangular shield carved from single piece of lightweight wood, convex in transverse cross section, with bulging center; Three prongs extend from the top and two from the bottom, the overall form representing a stylized man with upraised arms; Two rows of braided bamboo (?) fiber are located along top and bottom of shield to prevent splitting; Center bulge is hollowed out on reverse to form handle; Exterior of shield is completely blackened.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.7, Depth = 8.1, Length = 86.5