A War Shield from the Nakanai People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century or Before

Lot #9169 - A War Shield from the Nakanai People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century or Before

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Oceanic, Aboriginal & Tribal Art
Sale Date:

28 Jun 2021 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

9169
Lot Description:

A War Shield from the Nakanai People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century or Before
wood, rattan, with ochre decoration. Shields from New Britain, that is Mengen, Sulka, Arawa and Nakanai are all distinctively colorful affairs, and all very collectable, especially for their aesthetic qualities, which tend to enhance any shield collection.
182 x 24.5 cm
Provenance:

Private collection Sydney.
Estimate:

A$3,000 - 5,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.