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Aborigine Shield, Western Desert, early 20th century, incised with abstracted linear designs on both

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Aborigine Shield, Western Desert, early 20th century, incised with abstracted linear designs on both sides, (age cracks in the wood), lg. 29 1/4 in.

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Aborigine Shield, Western Desert, early 20th century, incised with abstracted linear designs on both

Name: Aborigine Shield, Western Desert, early 20th century, incised with abstracted linear designs on both
SKU: 128282242
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock