Shield

CultureAnasazi

Date13th century

MediumPainted gray stone

DimensionsOverall: 3/16 × 3 inches (0.48 × 7.62 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Lyon

Object number80-46/6

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Collections

North American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionThin, circular shield with pierced center, the upper surface painted in red/brown, black, pale blue, and white with six concentric circles.

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