Shield (Adarga), probably mid-18th century, Mexican, Leather, pigment, H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g), Shields, Adargas are a type of leather shield introduced into Spain from North Africa in the 13th cent