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64 - Telefomin Shield, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea
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€1,200 - 1,800Sale fees
Telefomin Shield, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea Height: 131 cm Wood and pigments. This remarkable shield is representative of the work of the Telefomin people, renowned for the elegance of their geometric compositions and the finesse of their carving. Intended to protect the warrior, it also served as a powerful symbol of identity, reflecting the craftsmanship of the artisans of the Western Highlands. Provenance: John Giltsoff, Brussels.
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