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An oval fighting shield, Mendi valley, Southern Highlands,…
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Sydney
Date:
29-Mar-2021
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Description:
An oval fighting shield, Mendi valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, this shield has minimal carving or design; a strong central ridge, and minimal zig-zag motifs top and bottom. It is painted a strong and vibrant red - the colour of blood and also victory. The wood is a very heavy hardwood, height 136 cm, width 40 cm
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Tribal: New Guinean