Elema. <em>Shield</em>, 19th century. Wood, pigment, 41 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (104.8 x 41.9 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 00.136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.136.jpg)

Shield

Artist:Elema

Medium: Wood, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 41 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (104.8 x 41.9 x 3.8 cm)

Collections:

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Exhibitions:

Realm of Marvels: Building Collections for the Future

Accession Number: 00.136

Image: 00.136.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum