Asmat War Shield At the time of collection

At the time of collection the shield still

Worn by Elders during initiation ceremonies and fixed in the Men’s House representing a clan and ancestral spirit

OIl on canvas 24 x36 original painting of a woman by Mary Jane Brockman

Washington eventually sold $15 million worth of Witco products throughout the world over a 10 year run in the 1970's

The putorino has a feminine voice representing the female ancestor Hineraukatauri

Asmat War Shield At the time of collectionWar Shield, Asmat People West Iran Jaya, Northwest Territory, W e Village (Area B) Height: 78. 5 Inches This shield is aclassical Area B example. The entire shield still bears traces of natural pigments, and is classically "We" in style, in that it dates from the time when shields could be attributed to specific villages based upon their style alone. Its size and condition are remarkable for its age, and its history is apparent from the spear and