Lot 23: A Yuat River dance shield, Post WWII

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea; H: 67"

The shield of classical form with three stylized faces with overhanging beaked muzzles. The whole with fine pigmentation and with original handle to reverse. A late example, used in dances.

Provenance:
Ex. John C. Edler, former curator of the Hemmiter collection.

Price Realized: $425

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