Wunda Shield - Aboriginal culture, Central Desert, Australia - Circa 1900

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Wunda Shield - Aboriginal culture, Central Desert, Australia - Circa 1900

Name: Wunda Shield - Aboriginal culture, Central Desert, Australia - Circa 1900
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: ZJ4PQD7ML6
Price: 1680 EUR
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By Gallery FCP CORIDON

1.680 €

Period 19th century

Style Tribal Art

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Wunda Shield
Aboriginal culture, Central Desert, Australia
Circa 1900
Wood and pigments
H.: 87; W.: 18; D.: 5 cm

Monoxyl wooden battle shield, entirely covered with red ochre pigments and engraved on both sides with sinuous patterns. Hollowed-out grip on the reverse.
They were once intended to ward off blows from enemy clubs or spears.

Bibliography: Reproduced in the exhibition catalog "Australia Oceania, Lines and Form" and presented under number 48 on the occasion of the said exhibition, organized by FCP CORIDON at Le Carré (Serpette Market) from September to December 2022.

Ref.: 1283

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic War Shields, Weapons of war of Tribal Art Style)
Period	19th century (Oceanic War Shields, Weapons of war 19th century)
Country of origin	Australia