WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE SHIELD

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
14 October 2009
221

Oceanic Artefacts

Papua New Guinea, 1960s
WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE SHIELD

of rectangular form, the three logs linked by four split cane strings, overall incised decoration of spirals and bands; black, red and white pigment, deep cut loop handle

133.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
Provenance

Aladdin Gallery, Sydney
Acquired from the above, late 1960s
Private collection, Sydney