• Wood, natural pigments, rattan

• 82.5 x 17 x 1.5 in. / 193 x 38 x 4 cm

• Early 20th century

• Ex. Tad Dale

This unique shield is deceiving at first glance. The irregular-shaped top is not indicative of a break. Rather than making a shorter shield by trimming off the irregular material, the artist created a design to fit the form, resulting in an unusual example of a classically beautiful Telefomin shield.

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