Need help w/ Shield ID

kino · 7th June 2026, 04:17 PM

Does anyone have any information on the shields place of origin?
Perhaps the carved design on top will help in identifying.
Shield is light, somewhat desiccated.
Length 32in., width 7in.
Thanks.

Tim Simmons · 8th June 2026, 05:50 AM

Looks Indonsian to me.

kino · 9th June 2026, 12:55 AM

Thanks Tim.
I suspected Indonesia, but need more specifics.

Ian · Today, 05:10 AM

Hi Kino,

I don't know the origin but SE Asian looks like a good area to search. The overall shape is common to some parts of Indonesia and the southern Philippines. The designs bring to mind those of the Paiwan peoplewho are indigenous to Taiwan. Nice old piece by the look of it. Interesting. I hope someone here can identify it for you.

7th June 2026, 04:17 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,038	Need help w/ Shield ID Does anyone have any information on the shields place of origin? Perhaps the carved design on top will help in identifying. Shield is light, somewhat desiccated. Length 32in., width 7in. Thanks. Attached Images

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8th June 2026, 05:50 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,996	Looks Indonsian to me.

9th June 2026, 12:55 AM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,038	Thanks Tim. I suspected Indonesia, but need more specifics.

Today, 05:10 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,733	Hi Kino, I don't know the origin but SE Asian looks like a good area to search. The overall shape is common to some parts of Indonesia and the southern Philippines. The designs bring to mind those of the Paiwan peoplewho are indigenous to Taiwan. Nice old piece by the look of it. Interesting. I hope someone here can identify it for you.