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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Ceremonial and combat shield,...

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Ceremonial and combat shield, carved with engraved decoration, symbolizing the Bipane pendant worn by chiefs. Wood, natural red, white and black ochre pigments. Asmat, Papua, Indonesian Papua, Western New Guinea. H. 146 x 41 cm Reference: Carlos MICHAUD, "Un sourd chez les Papous", 2002, reproduced p31 Expert: Serge Reynes Provenance: Collection of Carlos Michaud