Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 14 October 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 221
Oceanic Artefacts
Papua New Guinea,
1960s
WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE SHIELD
1960s
of rectangular form, the three logs linked by four split cane strings, overall incised decoration of spirals and bands; black, red and white pigment, deep cut loop handle
133.0 cm height
Estimate:
$1,200 - 1,800
Lot sold: $1,920 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Oceanic Artefacts
Papua New Guinea,
1960s
WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE SHIELD
1960s
of rectangular form, the three logs linked by four split cane strings, overall incised decoration of spirals and bands; black, red and white pigment, deep cut loop handle
133.0 cm height
Provenance
Aladdin Gallery, Sydney
Acquired from the above, late 1960s
Private collection, Sydney