An Extraordinary and Important Ceremonial Shield

Rare Antique Ceremonial Shield, Lake Murray, Upper Fly River, PNG, Early 20th C. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 48.5'' x 14.5'' x 1.75'' (123 x 37 x 4 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma,

Painted Wood Shield, colorful ceremonial shield with center figure with headress, and painted birds, size is 53 x 26

Papua New Guinea Lower Sepik Asmat Storyboard War Ceremonial Shield (20th Century), carved wood and natural pigment a solid piece of wood with carved relief of nose pieces and a simple human face carv

VERY FINE NANDLAL BOSE SCROLL. Very fine silk work. Will need some conservation work. The sight not including the silk work measures at 12.5 inches high by 8 inches wide.

Two Native American Leather Ceremonial Shields. Painted leather hung with feathers and bells; one shield painted with figure to the center; the other with an abstracted bird motif in blue tones. {Appr

Fabric and felt ceremonial shield with painted eagle decoration, 12.25” dia. . A wood stick rattle with tin disks, 22”H.

Carved wood ceremonial shield / sculpture West Africa, highly embellished with cowrie shells, trade beads, ammonite fossils, bordered by multicolored feathers, topped by figural carving accented by wo

a Yuat River ceremonial shield, East Sepik province, Papua New Guinea.Of elaborate form, the shield with three registers of stylized faces in red/pink against a white ground, the field with swirling m

African Kirdi Ceremonial Shield, Nigeria, 19th/20th C.Leather embossed with vertical, horizontal and diagonal stripes, curled edges. Size: 41'' x 28'' x 3'' (104 x 71 x 8 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Esta

painted wood, feathers, natural sticks and grass, shaped back with mask in center, 41 in. L., 22 in. W.

19th century, circular shield with domed center, leaf and vine motif, fabric and wire handles, 8-1/2 in. diameter Note: Inscribed accession number "75.5.49" (accessioned 1975) Provenance: Charles M. B

Papua New Guinea Lower Sepik Asmat Storyboard War Ceremonial Shield, carved wood and natural pigment a solid piece of wood with carved relief of abstract animal and human motifs with central crocodile

Early 20th century. Casting of a teardrop form shield cast with a ram's head, winged figures, battle scene and mythological creatures. Shield is accompanied by a pair of brass handle steel blade theat

Asian-Style ceremonial shield with turquoise colored stones. [10 7/8" Dia]. Minor scratches and marks.

Tribal ceremonial shield, likely Zande people, Central Africa, wood structure, with woven rattan overlay, single vertical stripe in white pigment, black and red horizontal stripes, hide handle/ strap,

Vintage African molded leather shield, Ethiopia, circular form, with central point, thick leather coating with applied handle at back, used for traditional funeral ceremonies, approx 8"h, 18"diam; 3.2

Approx 13" in diameter. The hair is falling out

African Tribal Art Ceremonial Shield. Depicting an Elephant in the Center. Not sure of age. At least 50+ years. Measures 47" long x 22" wide. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the sale. We

Two South African Zulu Ceremonial Shields. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 1) 21" (53 cm); 2) 21.5" (55 cm) diameter.

carved and painted wood one 71 x 9 in. (180.34 x 22.86 cm.); the other 35 1/2 x 11 in.

Fine quality ceremonial shield with gold leaf brass applique and floral border. [11 3/4"].

Rare Ceremonial Shield from Papua Guinea 54'' in height, made of light tropical wood, hand carved and painted on both sides. The front side of the shield has some decorative straws hanging.

Featured in this lot is this South African Zulu Tribal cowhide shield, c. 1940; this is a traditional ceremonial shield used for weddings and funerals. The shield shows a cowhide construction with str

A large and impressive vintage African Papa New Guinea carved wooden ceremonial shield having a triple beast face design set with inlaid shells. Measures approx. 47" height x 18" width not including f