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Early 20th C. Australian Wood Parrying Shield

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Early 20th C. Australian Wood Parrying Shield

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Description

Western Australia, Aboriginal peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A fantastic example of a parrying shield, made from dense Mulga wood, with incised possum tooth decoration on the front. Red pigment decorates the face, while the back has two cutout rectangular areas for holding the shield in place. Size: 7.4" W x 21.65" H (18.8 cm x 55 cm); 24.15" H (61.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

Some wear to the wood surface, including chips, nicks, and deposits. Small areas of loss to the pigment.

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Early 20th C. Australian Wood Parrying Shield

Name: Early 20th C. Australian Wood Parrying Shield
SKU: 63540732
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $1,100

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Starting Price $350

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