What is "salawaku"

Salawaku in Tidore language and Pagu language, is a traditional shield originating from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. It is also known as Ma Dadatoko, Salwake, Saluwaku or Salawako in Galela language, Salewaku-mu in Loloda language, Hawau-mu in Madole language, ' Emuli' in Buru language or O Dadatoko in Tobelo language.