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| Lot# & Name: |
417. New Guinea Decorative Shield |
| Estimate: |
$500-$800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$200.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$200.00 |
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| Category: |
Ethnographic and Tribal Art
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| Sub Category: |
Oceania (South Seas and New Guinea)
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| Culture or Country: |
Papua New Guinea.
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| Period: |
Mid. to late 20th century.
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| Size: |
40”H. x 26”W. |
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| Description: |
Rectangular panel of slightly convex form carved with a reptilian creature on front in low relief, surrounded by motifs of bird heads and border of vine-like tendrils with spikes. Painted with dark brown, red ochre and yellow ochre pigment against white ground. Perforated along one side. Surface wear, light paint loss. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC. collection. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$210.00 |
| International: |
$455.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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