Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry
Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 140
Papua New Guinea Decorative Shield
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Intricately carved wooden shield (or "story-board") by an Asmat artisan with two figures scaling the height of the piece and another two figures sitting astride. Measures approximately 38" x 16" x 1" and is in fine shape with expected age-related wear (some chipping, rubbing). Large shipping item. Please inquire regarding shipping rates prior to bidding. From the carefully curated collection of a Pan Am flight attendant, in service between the years of 1954 and 1984. Her many travels took her through Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. Keywords: South Papua, Indonesia, Indonesian, wood carving, artwork
