Large shield decorated on the front with two engraved and inverted heads, as well as spiral, fishnet and chevron motifs. Beautiful native repair to the base. The rattan and bamboo handle is still in place on the back. Hardwood with a beautiful, slightly crusty patina with traces of red pigments. Height: 147 cm. Papua New Guinea. Middle Sepik, Washkuk Mountains, Kwoma group. Ex Chris Boylan, Australia. Ex Kevin Conru, Brussels. Collection Daniel Vigne, Uzès.

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