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Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
$8,300
£6,301.22
€7,207.25
CA$11,596.30
A$12,897.62
CHF 6,734.74
MX$156,950.33
NOK 86,012.87
SEK 80,664.89
DKK 53,790.47
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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)
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- 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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