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Lot #9427 - A Fine Old Shield, Angu People (also known as the Kukukuku), Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

  • 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 #:
    9427
  • Lot Description:
    A Fine Old Shield, Angu People (also known as the Kukukuku), Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
    This beautiful old shield with simple painted stripes designs is like a modernist painting. The cut out at the top is for the warrior to be able to see their enemy without lowering the shield completely
    109 x 39 cm
  • Provenance:
    The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
  • Notes:
    The people in this area of the Eastern Highlands though small in stature they were some of the most feared warriors in New Guinea.
  • Estimate:
    A$400 - 600
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

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