War shield · Papua New Guinea - West Sepik, Telefomin · ID: 3037333
sold
EUR 1,500
Size
H: 148 cm
B: 59 cm
H: 58.3 inch
B: 23.2 inch
Description
light wood, red, white and black pigment, carved in bas-relief: raised struts and lines in black paint define geometrical compartments dyed with red and white pigment, drilled holes in pairs on top and at the bottom, plant fibre for support, slightly dam. (upper rim), minor missing parts, traces of insect caused damage, cracks
The object War shield with the object ID 3037333 was last part of the auction 78th tribal art auction at October 18, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 41 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,500.
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