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Ramu River War Shield
Erik Farrow
A rare and striking Ramu River war shield with natural pigment paint. The details are carved in as well as colored with natural pigment and kaolin. The woven rattan basketwork and handle is intact and in very good condition. There are multiple arrow tips stuck into the front surface, and the back has a good dark patina from age and use.
$6,500.00
Artwork details
Origin
Ramu River, Papua New Guinea
Dimension
H 50.5IN x W 20IN
H 128.27CM x W 50.8CM
Provenance
Field collected by Dr. Bertil Örndahl in the 1960’s, Stockholm, Sweden.
Condition
Fine condition with original woven basketry and handle intact.