Oceanic Shield
Pair of Oceanic War Shields on Stands from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid 20th century. These oceanic
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. These oceanic
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
African / Oceanic Warrior Metal Sculpture Signed
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist African or Oceanic metal sculpture depicting a standing warrior with shield and spear
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Boiken Peoples, East Sepik
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
The Dune Rug
By Ward + Gray
Located in New York, NY
shag pile overlay.
Made in India.
Designed for an ocean-front residence, this rug was imagined on our
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2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Hemp
The Dune Rug
By Ward + Gray
Located in New York, NY
shag pile overlay.
Made in India.
Designed for an ocean-front residence, this rug was imagined on our
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Hemp
The Dune Rug
By Ward + Gray
Located in New York, NY
shag pile overlay.
Made in India.
Designed for an ocean-front residence, this rug was imagined on our
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute, Hemp
Vintage Hotel Silver Plated Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
Line, an ocean liner, on one side of tea pot, underside marked 28088 e & co. In shield, Elkington Plate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A builder’s model of the Brazilian passenger paddle steamer Caxias built by Hepple, South Shields
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Vintage 1910s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Mahogany
"Honoring Henry Agard Wallace", Art Deco Bronze by Chambellan for B'nai B'rith
By René Paul Chambellan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
productivity -- factories, airplanes and an ocean liner for North America and sheaves of wheat and a herd of
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Materials
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H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker
Located in Northampton, GB
unfortunately is heavily rubbed however it appears in the shape of a shield possibly for A & J Zimmerman Ltd
Category
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Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Original Vintage Poster French West Africa Map Afrique Occidentale Francaise Art
By alain cornic
Located in London, GB
, deer, crocodile, lions, elephant and birds with fish on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Guinea within an
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Paper
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in
South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
almost like arms and a shield. They possess an ability to adapt and transform. Ocean is my true love and
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Table Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
almost like arms and a shield. They possess an ability to adapt and transform. Ocean is my true love and
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 21.66 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 2 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
almost like arms and a shield. They possess an ability to adapt and transform. Ocean is my true love and
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 1 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
almost like arms and a shield. They possess an ability to adapt and transform. Ocean is my true love and
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
French Art Deco original 4 panel geometric frosted art glass chandelier by Degue
By Degué
Located in New York City, NY
substantially large shield-shaped panels, each adorned with intricate geometric patterns. These bulbous panels
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Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, present-day Cenderawasih Bay, early 20th century
The seated Korwar is holding an openwork “shield” in
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H 13.39 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton
By J.H. Colton
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, emblematic title vignette features an American bald eagle, atop a patriotic shield. With an olive branch in
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Paper
Los Angeles 5 Freeway Shield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the Pacific Ocean the entire route. This large freeway shield is stamped CA - 74. Made in 1978
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Vintage 1980s American Signs
Materials
Steel
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Located in Houston, TX
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Oceanic shield you’re looking for. A Oceanic shield — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage Oceanic shield now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Oceanic shield you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Oceanic shield, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Oceanic shield that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jan Ernst de Wet, J.H. Colton and Studio Greytak produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Oceanic Shield?
Prices for a Oceanic shield start at $356 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $2,438.
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