War shield (Jamasji)
Dateearly 20th century
Label TextConsidered extremely remote, the Brazza River area is now uninhabited. Bras shields carry a human figure that takes a moment to recognize: a face appears at the top that has a white tip and spiral eyes; a body filled with hooks surrounds the navel at the center; and a broad straight base at the bottom serves as the foot of the shield.
Object number94.113
ProvenanceCarved in Patipe Village, prior to 1986; collected in Patipe Village by Todd Barlin; purchased from Mr. Barlin by Scott Rodolitz; acquired by Mark Groudine, by 1994; gift from Mr. Groudine to Seattle Art Museum, 1994
Published ReferencesMcClusky, Pamela. The Art of War, A Community of Collectors, Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 2008, p. 139, illus. 118.Credit LineGift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam
Dimensions53 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (135.89 x 39.37 x 4.45 cm)
MediumWood, lime, clay and charcoal
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