Lot #9427 - A Fine Old Shield, Angu People (also known as the Kukukuku), Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day II
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Sale Date:09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9427
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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
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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.
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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