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Wicker Shield, 20th Century New Georgia Islands, Western Province, Solomon Islands, Melanesia …
Shield
Wicker Shield, 20th Century New Georgia Islands, Western Province, Solomon Islands, Melanesia …
Wicker Shield, 20th Century New Georgia Islands, Western Province, Solomon Islands, Melanesia Fiber; 40 × 8 1/2 × 2 in. 2013.5.19 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

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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