A PAPUA NEW GUINEAN WAR SHIELD, VAYOLA MASSIM PEOPLE, MILNE BAY PROVINCE, 19TH CENTURY Of tapered ovoid form, carved from solid wood, decorated with designs in black charcoal, white lime and red ochre pigments, the reverse with twin handles. 73.5cm high, 37.5cm wide PROVENANCE: UK art market. Private Collection, Melbourne. OTHER NOTES: For a similar shield, see Sotheby's Paris, 'African And Oceanic Arts, Various Owners', 5 December 2007, . Estimate $4,000-6,000 Condition: Small chips and losses, old wear to the pigment decoration. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
A PAPUA NEW GUINEAN WAR SHIELD, VAYOLA MASSIM PEOPLE, MILNE BAY PROVINCE, 19TH CENTURY Of tapered ovoid form, carved from solid wood, decorated with designs in black charcoal, white lime and red ochre pigments, the reverse with twin handles. 73.5cm high, 37.5cm wide PROVENANCE: UK art market. Private Collection, Melbourne. OTHER NOTES: For a similar shield, see Sotheby's Paris, 'African And Oceanic Arts, Various Owners', 5 December 2007, . Estimate $4,000-6,000 Condition: Small chips and losses, old wear to the pigment decoration. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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