Shield Painted with Abstract Figures
| Title | Shield Painted with Abstract Figures |
|---|---|
| Artist | Tiwanaku-Wari North coast, Bolivia |
| Date | 100–600 CE 2nd century |
| Medium | Reeds, leather, cotton canvas, and pigment |
| Classification | ceremonial object |
| Origin | Bolivia Bolivia |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Kate S. Buckingham Endowment |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Shield Painted with Abstract Figures” is a work by Tiwanaku-Wari North coast, Bolivia, dated 100–600 CE. It is executed in reeds, leather, cotton canvas, and pigment and classified as ceremonial object. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Made available through the Art Institute of Chicago open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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