War shield
Papua New Guinea, Madang province, Wanuma area
not available anymore
Size
H: 69 cm
B: 44 cm
H: 27.2 inch
B: 17.3 inch
Description
wood, greyish brown patina, white pigment, half round upper rim, plant fibre loop, abundantly adorned with incised ornaments, four round emblems in the centre, zigzag bands around the rim, collection number “AH 02” backside, slightly dam., cracks, abrasion of paint, traces of old age;
these shields were carried under the arm.