This piece is inspired by a Papua New Guinea Bowman’s Shield. It allowed an archer to keep his arms free for his bow while carrying a shield.
This version is inspired by Leroy Schmaltz of Oceanic Arts in Whittier, CA.
This is a piece of magnetic art. It was handsculpted and cast in durable urethane with a high strength magnet. It is handpainted and may differ slightly from the image above.