Bouclier de pirogue , oceanic art, sculpture, tribal art, primitive art, Papua New Guinea

Bouclier de pirogue , oceanic art, sculpture, tribal art, primitive art, Papua New Guinea
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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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Style Tribal Art (Oceanic Canoe of Tribal Art Style)
Period 20th century (Oceanic Canoe 20th century)
Country of origin Papua New Guinea
Width (cm) 30 cm
Height (cm) 92 cm
Materials Painted wood
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location 22700, louannec, France
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