11-09-201911-09-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3316BBoston
November 9, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Papua New Guinea War Shield

Sell one like this
 
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 3316BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 09, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Papua New Guinea War Shield, Iatmul, Middle Sepik River, mid-20th century, cut from one piece of wood, the front decorated with the abstracted face, swirling lines and serrated edges typical of the region, the rear with a raised arm mount, ht. 64 3/4, wd. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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