BE18 Superb Papuan Asmat Shield Deep Carving and Ancestor Figure Pre 1960 Irian Jaya.

$1,750.00

Item No.                 . BE18

Description          . Superb Asmat Shield with Very Deep Carving and great Ancestor Figure on top. Probably the shield owners Father or Grandfather. The pattern features several Flying Foxes (fruit eating bats) and this is a reference to Headhunting as the Asmat view fruit as analogous to the Human Head so fruit eating animals such as bats are featured. Collected late 1950’s.

Size                         . 192cm (77″) * 46cm (18″)

Price                       . USD$1,750

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