A large 19th-century Tribal Shield from Papua New Guinea, the oval shield carved in high relief with a central spirit face amongst scrolling ornament into which further spirit faces are carved. The borders with chevron dentils.
Papua New Guinea, 19th century or earlier.
Height 180cm 5'11"
Width 63cm 4'1"
A similar shield with many distinct similarities sold Sothebys 2018 - ART OF AFRICA, OCEANIA, AND THE AMERICAS
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