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Lot 123 Dα

AN ASMAT SHIELD

Auction 1045 - overview Brussels
27.01.2015, 14:00 - African and Oceanic Art
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

AN ASMAT SHIELD
Northwest Asmat region, Papua, Indonesia

Of oval form, carved in relief with flying fox motifs in red and black on a white ground, the semicircular projection above representing a stingray, carved grip to rear.
156 cm. long