Asmat Shield
Asmat shield. Wood carved and decorated with lime, ochre, charcoal and sago fibre.
Central Asmat region, Irian Jaya (Indonesian Papua)
In excellent condition with pigmentation intact. Note that rear handle is missing as per picture.
Measurements: Length 166 cm x width 42 cm
From the Yartzhaus Collection of tribal art, formed over 30 years by John Le Veille and Le-Arne Batkin. Part of a Lawson Menzies Auction July 19th 2008
Available for pickup (contact us for details). As this is an oversize item, please contact us for a courier shipping or delivery quote.
Asmat shield. Wood carved and decorated with lime, ochre, charcoal and sago fibre.
Central Asmat region, Irian Jaya (Indonesian Papua)
In excellent condition with pigmentation intact. Note that rear handle is missing as per picture.
Measurements: Length 166 cm x width 42 cm
From the Yartzhaus Collection of tribal art, formed over 30 years by John Le Veille and Le-Arne Batkin. Part of a Lawson Menzies Auction July 19th 2008
Available for pickup (contact us for details). As this is an oversize item, please contact us for a courier shipping or delivery quote.
Description
Asmat shield. Wood carved and decorated with lime, ochre, charcoal and sago fibre.
Central Asmat region, Irian Jaya (Indonesian Papua)
In excellent condition with pigmentation intact. Note that rear handle is missing as per picture.
Measurements: Length 166 cm x width 42 cm
From the Yartzhaus Collection of tribal art, formed over 30 years by John Le Veille and Le-Arne Batkin. Part of a Lawson Menzies Auction July 19th 2008
Available for pickup (contact us for details). As this is an oversize item, please contact us for a courier shipping or delivery quote.
