Saturday Spotlight: Animal Skin Shields and Armour

Defensive weaponry doesn't have to be made of metal. Throughout history and in different parts of the world, man has been inspired by protective models found in nature. This illustrated talk looks at examples of shields and armour in the Pitt Rivers collections - from leather lamellar armour used by samurai warriors and the crocodile cult of eastern Africa, to a fish-scale war jacket from Borneo and the iconic porcupine fish helmet from the Pacific. As accessories and garments combining functionality with fashion, such items demonstrate the skill of the armoured, not just as a technician but as a craftsman and artist.

Suitable for
14-15
16-17
18+

Admission
Free entry. Suitable for adults and older children

Website
http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/spotlights.html

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000393?id=EVENT509314