Wahgi Valley Fighting Shield

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Fighting shield, Wahgi valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Wahgi shields are believed to be the largest in the world. This is a superb example, early post contact, painted in traditional yellow and white. The main motif is a bold 'Sun' design; also with fine weaving on top edge, height 156 cm, width 68 cm

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New Guinea tribal artefacts
- other artefacts 1,216
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