Wooden shield covered in feathers, with “meander” pattern. Mexico, Aztec civilization, 1520 [3440×3400] by MunakataSennin
September 26, 202517 Old Copper Culture “Spuds” from the Judge James R. Beer Private Collection. These are adze-like woodworking tools produced between 4500-1000 B.C.E. They were found throughout Wisconsin, and spuds have also been found in Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, Quebec, and New York [1509 x 640]
September 26, 2025Funerary Stele of a Woman Who Died in Childbirth, The Inscription Reads: “In the year 305, Marthana, of good soul, had given birth” – Syrian National Museum in Latakia [960×1280]
MunakataSennin on September 26, 2025 11:35 am [Museum](https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/aztec-feather-shield-meander/RwECqXlWpQ6MWA)
SadArchon on September 26, 2025 12:17 pm I’ve seen it said that round shield patterns were meant to distract an opponent when spun or rotated, any truth to that concept?
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[Museum](https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/aztec-feather-shield-meander/RwECqXlWpQ6MWA)
Mexica!
I’ve seen it said that round shield patterns were meant to distract an opponent when spun or rotated, any truth to that concept?
Let’s see which random country stole it… It’s Germany!