African, Oceanic & Art of the Americas - 28th April 2022
Lot 1359
An Aborigine shield
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £280
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Description
An Aborigine shield
Central Desert Region, Northern Territory, Australia
with carved grooves to the front and back, with fire tool markings to the front and and integral handle to the back, painted red,
68cm long.
Provenance
Presented to the present owners grandfather, a British citizen, after serving in the Australian Army during WWII.