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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day II
• Sale Date:
  09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  9426
• Lot Description:
  A Fine 19th Century Solomons Islands Wicker Shield
  75 x 19 cm
• Provenance:
  Old Collection Australia & The Todd Barlin Collection
• Notes:
  Shields constructed of wicker (i.e, cane or rattan) have long been used in battle in the Solomon Islands and were said to have been made on New Georgia, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal, and the Florida Islands. The finest shields were said to have been made on Guadalcanal and I that is likely the origin of this shield. Wicker shields like this fine example are adorned black designs that are either woven in during the construction of the shield or painted on. Shield were an important item owned by each warrior.
• Estimate:
  A$600 - 800
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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