Help ID 19th Century Incised Parrying Shield

Ian · 14th April 2006, 05:53 PM

I suppose it could be Fijian, but it just does not look particularly Fijian.

You might also check out the Torres Strait Islands. They are closer to Australia and the early- to mid-20th C. attribution might fit with a period of greater European contact with those islands.

Ian.

Battara · 14th April 2006, 08:41 PM

I have seen some earlier Australian shields like this.

Boswego · 15th April 2006, 04:12 AM

Battara-Do You recall where (website maybe) You saw the earlier Australian Shields ? I'll also see if I can find pics of the Torres Island Shields on the Web-thanks to all for the help.This site is an amazing resource !

15th April 2006, 04:12 AM	#3
Boswego Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	Pics of the earlier Aussie Shields? Battara-Do You recall where (website maybe) You saw the earlier Australian Shields ? I'll also see if I can find pics of the Torres Island Shields on the Web-thanks to all for the help.This site is an amazing resource !

14th April 2006, 05:53 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	I suppose it could be Fijian, but it just does not look particularly Fijian. You might also check out the Torres Strait Islands. They are closer to Australia and the early- to mid-20th C. attribution might fit with a period of greater European contact with those islands. Ian.

14th April 2006, 08:41 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I have seen some earlier Australian shields like this.