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<meta charset="UTF-8" />Rare ceremonial pirogue shield collected in the village of Kadangaï in Papua New Guinea. This type of shield symbolically adorned the prows of pirogues in times of tribal warfare. Representation of a stylized face and the head of a crocodile, an animal symbolizing supreme power. Wood, shells and paint. Sold mounted on base. Approx. 92 x 30 cm / 690€ shipping included.
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