Shield · Australia, Kimberley, Western Australia · ID: 3032571
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Size
H: 64,5 cm
H: 25.4 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown patina, of elongated oval form, features classic meandering totemic patterns and handle on the backside, min. dam., fissures, slight traces of usage, on metal base;
the thin parrying shields were used to deflect clubs and boomerangs; the broader shields were a protection from spears. The finished shield was rubbed with animal fat to prevent cracking.
The object Shield with the object ID 3032571 was last part of the auction 68th tribal art auction at March 3, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 52.
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