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280 - Papua New Guinea Large Asmat shield Carved mangrove wood, pa…
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Estimate €600 - €1,000
Description
Papua New Guinea Large Asmat shield Carved mangrove wood, painted with natural pigments. In good condition. One of the beliefs of the Asmat people is that their shield is inhabited by the spirit of an ancestor who provides protection. It is in good condition with its plant fibre ornaments H. 161 cm L. 57 cm Provenance: > Collected in situ by a French journalist in the early 1980s, > Private collection Île-de-France
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About the sale Australian Aboriginal art
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Auction time 06/20/2026 at 2:30 PM
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