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Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

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Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle. This is a traditional clan design and a symbol of the bravery of the fighter - essentially holding a target in their hands. In the 1960's, the comic book series "The Phantom: The man who could not die" became a huge hit in Papua New Guinea. Many of these tradtiionally decorated shields were overpainted with the Phantom, taking on a new symbol of fearlessness. Native repairs.

Dimensions:
Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Other (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Enamel,Wire,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted,Metalwork
Place of Origin:
Papua New Guinea
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Repaired: The shield has native repairs. Please enlarge the images for details. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Point Richmond, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: MOG #40251stDibs: LU1778221478392

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