Early Wunda shield, Western Australia, carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment (with custom stand) this wunda shield is elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with fluted linear designs divided into three sections to form a zig-zag motif infilled alternately with red earth pigments, the reverse with fine fluted linear engraving and raised loop handle. Length 64 x 14.5 cm. Provenance: Adelaide Antique Auctions, Adelaide. Private collection, South Australia