RARE EARLY NEW GUINEA HIGHLANDS FIGHTING SHIELD 

Origin: New Guinea, Between the E. Highlands and Morobe Provinces, Kukukuku Area  

Period/Date: Circa 1930s

Materials:  Wood, Plant Fiber, Earth Pigments

Description:  Here's a pretty rare example retaining most of its painted designs.  It has an aged patina and the usual scuff marks found on most tribal artifacts that have endured a few generations of village life. 

Dimensions:   Height 45.5"  (116 cm), Width 18.75"  (48 cm)

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