Shield

Philippine, Moro

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 380

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.

Shield, Wood, polychromy, Philippine, Moro

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