Asmat War Shield Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood, Papua New Guinea

Item Details

Asmat (Papua New Guinea)
War shield, mid-20th century
Carved wood, pigment and fiber

Condition

- nicks, scratches, and abrasions throughout; pigment loss; chipping and splitting of the wood, notably to the lower portion; stains throughout; fiber loss; accretions to the crevices; dust and debris throughout.

Dimensions

- measurements are approximate.

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Item #

ITMGF45389