Large Wunda Shield, Western Australia
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Early large Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved wood and natural pigments. Of elongated ovoid form, the front with deeply engraved broad bands divided into three sections to form a zig-zag motif, infilled alternately with red and white pigment, the reverse similarly engraved, divided into eight bands and decorated in red pigment, with raised loop handle. Approx length 95 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.
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- Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
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