MAGNIFICENT NEW GUINEA APRIL RIVER FIGHTING SHIELD

Origin: New Guinea, E. Sepik Province, Upper Sepik, Lower April River, Bitara People (Provenance: Ex. Gallery Lemaire, Amsterdam 1967.  Ex. Christies New York, Nov. 2008, Lot 67)

Period/Date:  circa 1930's-40's

Materials:  wood, bamboo, rattan, natural earth pigments

Description:  Here's a stunning quintessential oval shield with bold pigments and central heart-shape face!  It is in excellent original condition with some minor dents and scratches as would be expected on a piece of this vintage.

Dimensions:   Height 71.25"  (181 cm), Width 19.5"  (50 cm)

Price:   SOLD