Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea
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Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea
About the Item
- Creator:Oceanic Arts (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: JF1stDibs: LU812810616741
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