Katu Shield
Erik Farrow
Rare shield from the highland mountains of Laos and Vietnam. This unusual shield is made by the Katu tribe which I believe fall into the broad category of Montagnard peoples. The shield is made of wood, and reenforced with a rattan edge and bindings. The surface is lacquered black with inset decoration of silver foil. This shield is more of a ceremonial dance shield as it is usually seen being danced at the large water buffalo sacrifice rituals.
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Artwork details
Origin
Katu People, Vietnam or Laos
Dimension
DIA 19.75IN
DIA 50.165CM
Provenance
Previously in the collection of Tad Dale, New Mexico.