Lot #9221 - An Old Fighting Shield, Obura, Eastern Highlands, PNG
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Aboriginal, Tribal & Oceanic Art | March Auction
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Sale Date:09 Mar 2020 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:9221
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Lot Description:An Old Fighting Shield, Obura, Eastern Highlands, PNG
old label reads "Obura. 16 spears", the wooden shield is ancient with fine engraved design all over on the front & covered with spear points from ancient fights, blank on reverse, the top has a fibre "headdress" with cane circule for feather spike, the "hands" painted on the front are said to be from mourners after the warrior dies in battle, called "Hanko" in local language
147 x 45 cm -
Estimate:A$1,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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