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Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat War Shield

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Crocodile-Shaped Prow, Iatmul People, PNG: Crocodile-Shaped Prow, carved wood, conus shell, traces of pigment, Iatmul people, Papua New Guinea, Mindimbit village, Middle Sepik River. The prows of the large latmul war canoes were fashioned as h

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19th C. PNG Sepik River Carved Wood Shield: **Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Ramu River region, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A hefty shield hand-carved from a large wood plank with rounded corners an

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Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat War Shield

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Description

Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat war shield (mid-20th century) carved wood, painted pigment black ash, white clay, and red and yellow ochres, and fiber carved front depicting three raised abstract spirit faces.

Condition

Very good condition showing some minor discoloration and scuffing.

Dimensions

65 x 16 x 7 in

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Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat War Shield

Name: Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat War Shield
SKU: 90393473
Price: 470 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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