Bidspirit auction | Exceptional 5-point Blue 'Star of

Exceptional 5-point Blue 'Star of Islam' Moro Shield - Philippines Archipelago, Mindanao, Moro Peoples 19th century, rattan wrapping, wood center with painted blue five point 'Star of Islam' and natural pigments. The shield with finely woven rattan wrapping is light with a deeply carved two bar handle to the rear one with a circular opening and another with a flat opening for handling when in use. Size 19 1/2” W A similar in construction and paint blue Maltese Cross shield is available for comparison online in the archives of the Horniman Museum (Object# nn757). Private Southern California collection, San Francisco tribal art collection Condition: Losses to edges and wear throughout.