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A Middle Ramu River Shield

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Archaic Middle Ramu River Shield: A Fine Middle Ramu River shield, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical style for the type, the shield with raised wedge-shaped portion from the top incised with typical patterning, the sides

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A Yimam Yipwom Hook figure , Karawari River, Middle Sepik: A finely carved wooden hook idol which were considered patron spirits of warfare and hunting. This small handheld example was carried in net bags by their owners to bring success in hunting and battle

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A Middle Strickland River Drum: A Middle Strickland River drum, Samo, Bedamini or Gebusi people, Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Of nearly tubular form, the thin drum with flaring mouth in the form of a stylized crocodiles head

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A Fine Middle Ramu River shield, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical style for the type, the shield with raised wedge-shaped portion from the top incised with typical patterning, the sides of the shield bare and showing fine age and wear. The overall surface dry and well used. A fine old example. This type of Middle Ramu shield only displays a small mid-rib of raised incising from the top down to approximately the half-way mark of the body. The designs are classical of the type and the surface is old and shows multiple layers of encrustation and wear. This is a fine and old example.Acquired by Marc Seidler from Rudi Ceaser c. 1982. Measures 42 inches tall x 18 inches wide.

Condition

Good, well handled and worn

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A Middle Ramu River Shield

Name: A Middle Ramu River Shield
SKU: 154571042
Price: 220 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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