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Carved from a single plank of wood with integrated interior grips, this shield presents a bold and dramatic face to an opponent. While the materials and construction are characteristic of its origin in the Philippines, the round shape and geometric pattern are reminders of the commonalities across shields around the world.
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Title: Shield
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: Philippine, Moro
Medium: Wood, polychromy
Dimensions: Diam. 31 in. (78.7 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 4.4 oz. (2392.7 g)
Classification: Shields
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.616
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