MIA: Art of Africa and the Americas

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Shield (lava lava), 20th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas vertical shield tapered toward top, both top and bottom edges pointed; tan ground with dark bands adorn lower and upper body, most noticeable is a checked...

Shield (lava lava), 20th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas


vertical shield tapered toward top, both top and bottom edges pointed; tan ground with dark bands adorn lower and upper body, most noticeable is a checked band near bottom at widest point; has own mount Extremely light and maneuverable, the shield (lava lava) was essential to the men of the Solomon Islands. Shield forms varied by region but most were made of coiled cane and decorated with dye. In battle, these shields were used to deflect arrows and spears as well as execute complex movements. This ability to wield the lava lava was gained after a long apprenticeship during adolescence. Shields, often passed down through generations, were only given when the young men were deemed ready. Even after Western firearms were introduced and it no longer served defensive purposes, the lava lava was still carried everywhere, representing the shield-bearer’s social rank as well as his personal identity.
Size: 34 3/8 x 9 ¾ x 1 ¼ in. (87.31 x 24.77 x 3.18 cm)
Medium: Raffia

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/5751/

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met-africa-oceania: “Zulu Warrior with Ox-hide Shield, Nicolaas Henneman, summer 1853, Metropolitan Museum of Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas Purchase, Ross Family Fund Gift, 2006 Size: H. 5 13/16 x W. 4 ¾ in. (14.8 x 12.1 cm) Medium:...
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Zulu Warrior with Ox-hide Shield, Nicolaas Henneman, summer 1853, Metropolitan Museum of Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas


Purchase, Ross Family Fund Gift, 2006
Size: H. 5 13/16 x W. 4 ¾ in. (14.8 x 12.1 cm)
Medium: Coated salt or light albumen print from a wet collodion on glass negative

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/527478

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Linen border, 17th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas A border of linen embroidered with red silk background upon which birds fronting vases with plants (probably so-called tree of life) small animals and other...

Linen border, 17th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas


A border of linen embroidered with red silk background upon which birds fronting vases with plants (probably so-called tree of life) small animals and other fomrs are outlined in brown sillk (which may have originally have been blue stitches. Two outer narrow borders with leafy ornato. Design is evidently a repeated one, of which this specimen is half.
Size: 5 ¾ x 11 ¼ in. (14.6 x 28.6 cm)
Medium: Linen, silk; needlework

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/13473/

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Chullo (hat), 20th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas Chullo for a single man Taquile Island is located on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. Taquile’s textile arts are well regarded and were declared Masterpieces...

Chullo (hat), 20th century, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Art of Africa and the Americas


Chullo for a single man Taquile Island is located on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. Taquile’s textile arts are well regarded and were declared Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005. Male Taquileños knit hats, belts, and other items, while women spin and weave. These hats are customarily worn by men and communicate marital status; single men wear white and married men red.
Size: 20 x 10 in. (50.8 x 25.4 cm) (including fringe)
Medium: Wool, synthetic

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/26135/

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