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Painted shield, Central Australia, carved beanwood and natural…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
18-Apr-2021
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Description:
Painted shield, Central Australia, carved beanwood and natural pigments, painted beanwood shield from Central Australia has incised linear striations on both sides and was coated with a background of red ochre. The front of the shield is brightly painted black depicting a abstracted snake outlined in white. Painted shields were used for dancing during important ceremonies, approx. length 71 x 20.5 cm
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Category:
Tribal: Aboriginal - Artefacts