Large 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 and white earth pigments, the reverse finely adzed engraving and raised loop handle. Length 73.5 x 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia