Early parrying shield, Darling River, New South Wales. Carved and engraved hardwood. Carved in hardwood, the entire surface replete with fine adzed markings, reverse with square cut lug handle, inscribed with collection numbers H509 and 130, old dark shiny patina. Approx length 70.5 x 7 cm. Provenance: Dr Gerald Holt collection H509. Robert Croll, Melbourne, Victoria. Private Collection, South Australia.