An excellent representative of the defensive gear and metallurgical tradition of indigenous tribes, the Shindoo brass shield from Arunachal Pradesh is different from the customary tribal shields made of hide or wood. It is made of brass, which indicates the advanced knowledge of metalworking and the endurance associated with that. Ceremonial displays in high-social rank fight rather than routine warfare or hunting found the use of the model, with its features suggesting such use.Typical of the traditional Indian shields, its circular shape as a shield is marked with visual presence and functional defense. Brass being tough and highly resistant to corrosion, then shield becomes a lasting object-perhaps passed down through generations. A shining surface might also have psychological value in battle, dazzling light and intimidation.

The brass shield may be used, in addition to its functional application, as a symbol of bravery, status of warrior, and protection for a tribe. Such objects used in the tribal rituals were also mostly involved in dance or procession and thus were multifunctional. Today, the brass shield remains a significant artefact for tribals studying martial heritage and continues to yield information on Shindoo arts and defense traditions.