Aboriginal Rainforest Shield

Description:

Aboriginal Rainforest Shield, northern Queensland, carved from one piece of wood with front boss and handle at back, painted on the front with totemic clan motif using natural pigments, signs of spear penetration and battle scars up one side, dark patina, old tag attached to handle, ht. 34 1/4 x wd. 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000


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