Zemanek-Münster

Ceremonial shield

Indonesia - Moluccas (Northern), Halmahera
sold EUR 900
Provenance
German Private Collection, Rüthen
Size
H: 74,5 cm
H: 29.3 inch

Description

wood, shell inlay,
These particularly narrow shields with their elegantly elongated hourglass shape, surely were employed in dances rather than combat.


Comparing literature

Barbier, Jean Paul, Benitez-Johannot, P., Shields, München, London, New York 2000, p. 162 f.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today