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Papua New Guinea Figural War Shield
Lot 3119

Papua New Guinea Figural War Shield

Estimate: $300 - $500
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Papua New Guinea Figural War Shield, possibly of mangrove wood, the shield surface elaborately carved with foliate designs in high relief, and with a series of frogs carved in a straight band down the center, the pierced edge carved with reptilian or crocodile, and the crest with nude male figure grasping at attaching curled snakes to each side. 

{Approximate dimensions: 33 1/2" H. x 15 3/4" W. x2 5/8" H.}.

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Some surface wear, dust, dirt, rough surfaces, as made. 

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