Shield
Arts of Africa
MEDIUM
Wood, pigment
DATES
late 19th century
DIMENSIONS
30 1/4 x 12 x 4 1/2in. (76.8 x 30.5 x 11.4cm)
(show scale)
ACCESSION NUMBER
22.824
CREDIT LINE
Brooklyn Museum Collection
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Wooden shield of rectangular shape with slight buckling at center of longer sides. Polychrome effect of natural wood, and black and brown stains. Profuse decoration of incised patterns lozenges, straight line diaper, etc. At each side is an ornament of concentric arcs in different colors. A characteristic "Kifwebe" mask with scooped face, at center. Longitudinal wooden handle at back. CONDITION: Mouth of mask chipped and paint rubbed off in spots; some chipping along edges. Shield has been cracked and repaired with glue.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Songye. Shield, late 19th century. Wood, pigment, 30 1/4 x 12 x 4 1/2in. (76.8 x 30.5 x 11.4cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 22.824. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.824_front_PS5.jpg)
IMAGE
front,
CUR.22.824_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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