Karabie Village, Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.

This wonderful old Highlands war shield is carved from hard wood, in ovoid form with a raised medial ridge. On the top section there are “pecked” motifs running above the red and white “zig zag” designs. Painted using natural ochres, with a rope handle on the reverse. On the top left corner and the right hole where the handle attaches are two arrow heads embedded in the shield. The back showing deep adze carving and good age. Weathered patina with a native repair on the top in fine condition. Circa: Early to mid 20th Century.

Height: 132 cm or 52 inches.
Price: SOLD