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New Guinea Shoulder Shield
#160021

New Guinea, Wanuma stone cut shield, Madang Province, Adalbert Mountain Range. Ancient pre-contact shoulder shield carved with non-metal tools. Excellent, dark patina. Very worn pierced holes with fiber cord which appears to be a later replacement. A couple of minor age cracks. Circa late 19th/early 20th century.

Length: 69 cm / 27.25 in
Width: 38 cm / 15 in

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  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield
  • New Guinea Shoulder Shield