Shield · Indonesia - Moluccas · ID: 3040106
sold
EUR 1,000
Size
L: 74,5 cm
L: 29.3 inch
Description
wood, matt blackish patina, of narrow waisted form, carved with five ridges, white porcelain inlay, massive handle backside with ridge for bracing, slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint;
shields of this type were employed in war dances and were doubtless sturdy enough to deflect sword blows.
The object Shield with the object ID 3040106 was last part of the auction 82nd Tribal Art Auction at February 27, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 12 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,000.
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