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A fine Southern Highlands war shield (mendi), of wood in…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
17-Aug-2008
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Description:
A fine Southern Highlands war shield (mendi), of wood in classic ovoid form, the anterior imbedded with old arrow points, raised medial ridge and geometric motifs in relief, decorated with polychrome pigments, smooth patina, Papua New Guinea, 116 x 33 cm Note: This shield is a good late ethnographic example and has been used in combat
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Category:
Tribal: New Guinean