Shield

ClassificationsArms and Armor-shields

Date20th Century

Made AtWestern Province, Solomon Islands

MediumFiber

Dimensions40 × 8 1/2 × 2 in. (101.6 × 21.6 × 5.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2013.5.19

DescriptionWicker shields were made only in select locations within the Solomon Islands, specifically the New Georgia Group, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal and the Florida Islands. Wicker shields were used in battle in the locations they were made. They were also typically sold to other islanders.

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