WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE SHIELD
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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