20th C. Papua New Guinea Painted Wood Shield

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large wooden shield with an overall rectangular composition, terminating in a curved point. Relief-carved details form a symmetrical design on one face - repeated concentric diamonds and horizontal lines. These may represent mythical creatures who are often the subjects of similar shields. Pale red details are against a cream background, with the straight edge of the shield - which is not carved - painted as a solid black bar. The back of the shield features two raised vertical bars, used for holding. Size: 10.3" W x 39.1" H (26.2 cm x 99.3 cm)

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired between 2005 and 2010

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#151956
Condition Report: Surface cracks, especially down the middle at one end. Some inactive insect damage. Small losses from peripheries. Pigment well preserved with nice deposits on surface.