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Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

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Fine large Antique Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with a highly artistic Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and and white pigment & paint. These shields would have been used during a culturally significant occasions such as in corroborees, an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony which may take the form of a sacred ritual or an informal gathering. These shields were often used in dances at ceremonies or traded as valuable cultural objects. As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element. Location: Central Desert Australia Period late 19th early 20th century Size L 28 x 7 1/2 inches, 71 x 19 cm Condition : good with expected wear.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460237252582
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