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Lot Essay
Cf. Helfrich,K., et al., Asmat Mythos und Kunst im Leben mit Ahnen, Berlin, 1995, p. 142, plate 9.6
Details
AN ASMAT SHIELD
Of oval form tapering towards the top, carved in relief with stylised figures painted white and reddish brown, a mask at the top with black eyes and nose, carved grip to rear
179cm. high
Of oval form tapering towards the top, carved in relief with stylised figures painted white and reddish brown, a mask at the top with black eyes and nose, carved grip to rear
179cm. high
Provenance
Van Lier, Blaricum
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