Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 21st September 2023

Lot 1669

A Mendi shield

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £1500

+ Buyers Premium

Description

A Mendi shield
Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
with a vertical medial ridge and with orange and white pigment decoration, the centre pierced for a leaf fibre strap,
120.5cm long.