Shield, Telefomin Region, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Shield, Telefomin Region, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
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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.
