ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 14 - Monday, 24 March 2025
An old PNG Western Highlands fighting shield
Realised: $260 plus premium
Current Bid $260 (7 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details
Melpa People, painted in ochres with the sun design of a triangle within a disc with connecting radiating forms. With attached wealth currency moka kina shells and fibre binding to the top edge, remnants of old rope handle. Some bumps and chips. 1560 x 470mm. Provenance: Jorgen Lotz collection. Purchased from Jonathan Saussehred, Australia.
