Fine early incised parrying shield, New South Wales. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of bi-convex section and elongated triangular profile, solid cut handle, decorated with panels of incised cross-hatching motifs, old dark shiny patina. Approx length 77 x 12 cm. Provenance: Neil McLeod, Melbourne, Victoria. Private Collection, South Australia. D'Lan Davidson, Item 04, Reverence, Sydney contemporary 2018.