Lot 141 Dα

A PAPUA SHIELD
Probably Auyu, Papua, Indonesia

Of leaf-shape with carved motifs in high relief, a stylized bird at the top, painted black, white and reddish brown, the reverse with carved grip at the centre of a vertical ridge, fine old patina, old label inscribed: Bruikleen Peters 21-8-’62 and 55404.
144 cm. high