001 ARTEFACTS and CARVINGS An Exceptional Parrying Shield (Murrumbidgee and Lachlan River Area, New South Wales) carved in hardwood, of tapering form, the triangular face decorated on both sides with engraved diamond pattern designs in eight sections with traces of old white and red pigment infill, with tapering ends and deep cut lug handle, bears old museum label with inscription 'Shield called Eelimun, Neela or Murriga', old patina overall 71.0 cm length