Aceh Shield or Nias

RhysMichael · 31st July 2007, 02:09 AM

This shield is on display in the Rijksmuseum with this description
During an attack by Achinese on the benteng of Lembu in 1876, a shield was taken as a trophy. The 24-year-old first lieutenant W.D.C. Regensburg was killed in the skirmish, as described on a piece of paper later attached to the shield: 'Shield of the Aceh fighter who killed first lieutenant Regensburg at benteng Lembu in December 1876. Aceh fighter also dead.'

To me though it looks like a Dange of the Nias, any thoughts on this are appreciated

Bill M · 31st July 2007, 02:30 AM

I think the Aceh fighter was carrying a dayak shield.

RhysMichael · 31st July 2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

I think the Aceh fighter was carrying a dayak shield.

This shield is very similar to the Kliau of the Dayaks but the stylised face on it made me think Nias. And I remember reading somewhere that Warriors of the island of Nias were guards of the Sultan of Aceh. I am trying now to find where I saw that.

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

The shield is not likely Acehese... they used buckler in their fighting styles, afaik.

Thats all I had seen also was the peurise

Alam Shah · 31st July 2007, 02:31 AM

The shield is not likely Acehese... they used buckler in their fighting styles, afaik.

Alam Shah · 31st July 2007, 02:46 AM

Perhaps a mercenary?

Was the weapon found? From the weapon, it's possibly to distinguish further.

RhysMichael · 31st July 2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

Perhaps a mercenary?

Was the weapon found? From the weapon, it's possibly to distinguish further.

If it was it is not listed in the online catelogue.

and I found the link that mentioned the Nias guards http://home.iae.nl/users/arcengel/NedIndie/photos.htm

Dajak · 31st July 2007, 04:01 AM

This is an Dajak Shield

Ben

asomotif · 31st July 2007, 08:36 AM

100 % Dayak, no doubts at all.

maybe a mix up by the museum ?

31st July 2007, 02:09 AM	#1
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Aceh Shield or Nias This shield is on display in the Rijksmuseum with this description During an attack by Achinese on the benteng of Lembu in 1876, a shield was taken as a trophy. The 24-year-old first lieutenant W.D.C. Regensburg was killed in the skirmish, as described on a piece of paper later attached to the shield: 'Shield of the Aceh fighter who killed first lieutenant Regensburg at benteng Lembu in December 1876. Aceh fighter also dead.' To me though it looks like a Dange of the Nias, any thoughts on this are appreciated

31st July 2007, 02:30 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I think the Aceh fighter was carrying a dayak shield.

31st July 2007, 02:31 AM	#4
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	The shield is not likely Acehese... they used buckler in their fighting styles, afaik.

31st July 2007, 02:46 AM	#5
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Perhaps a mercenary? Was the weapon found? From the weapon, it's possibly to distinguish further.

31st July 2007, 04:01 AM	#7
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	This is an Dajak Shield Ben

31st July 2007, 08:36 AM	#8
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,224	100 % Dayak, no doubts at all. maybe a mix up by the museum ?