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Lot Essay
Cf. Kelm, H., Kunst vom Sepik, Vol.II, Berlin, 1966, fig.158
Details
A RARE NEW GUINEA SHIELD
April River
Of tall rectangular form decorated with carved and blackened scrolls in relief on a partially reddened ground, the back with six carved lugs to retain rattan loops for retention
170cm. high
April River
Of tall rectangular form decorated with carved and blackened scrolls in relief on a partially reddened ground, the back with six carved lugs to retain rattan loops for retention
170cm. high
Provenance
Serge Brignoni, Berne
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