AN EARLY SHIELD, early to mid 20th Century (NORTH WEST AUSTRALIA)
carved and incised hardwood
78.0 cm length
elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with bands of alternating diagonal designs, the reverse with engraved designs and deep cut lug handle, evidence of use
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold:
$2,440 (inc. BP)
lot details
Artist Unknown
AN EARLY SHIELD, early to mid 20th Century (NORTH WEST AUSTRALIA)
carved and incised hardwood
78.0 cm length
elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with bands of alternating diagonal designs, the reverse with engraved designs and deep cut lug handle, evidence of use
Provenance
Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne, 25 March 2009, lot 198
Private collection, Adelaide