Lot 193
193
A FINE CENTRAL NEW GUINEA SHIELD, of rectangular form, the front carved in relief with a central' H' motif flanked by zigzag bands, the top and bottom with arched motifs and triangles, painted reddish brown wth black and white embellishments, rattan carrying strap, minor insect damage, Kiyalikimin clan

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A FINE CENTRAL NEW GUINEA SHIELD, of rectangular form, the front carved in relief with a central' H' motif flanked by zigzag bands, the top and bottom with arched motifs and triangles, painted reddish brown wth black and white embellishments, rattan carrying strap, minor insect damage, Kiyalikimin clan
1m.58cm. high

Lot Essay

Collected in 1965 in Simintebip village. The shield was recorded as having been passed from Amansugim to Ilafinok to Kamipsep and has been used in fighting against the Seltemanmins many years earlier.

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