1985.0074.0035 Shield

1985.0074.0035

Courtesy National Museum of Australia

Accession Number: 1985.0074.0035

Museum: National Museum of Australia

Date Acquired:

Collector: Ursula McConnel

Date Collected: 1927-34

Where from: Barron River

Description: L630 x W290 x D95mm

Long oval wooden ceremonial shield, with a central boss and pigmented design on the anterior surface. The posterior surface has a handle carved from solid form protruding from the surface.