Shield

late 19th century

Culture

Asmat

Locale

New Guinea western Melanesia

Country

Indonesia

shield

Wood, paint, and fiber

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Anderman

1991.980

Asmat artist, Shield, late 19th century. Wood, paint, and fiber; 61⅞ x 15½ x 2⅜ in. Denver Art Museum: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Anderman, 1991.980

Dimensions

height: 61 7/8 in, 157.1625 cm; width: 15 1/2 in, 39.37 cm; depth: 2 3/8 in, 6.0325 cm

Department

Native Arts

Collection

Oceanic Art

Known Provenance

Gifted 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. George G. Anderman to the Denver Art Museum