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THREE WAR SHIELDS, WESTERN HIGHLANDS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- Lengths: 145 cm, 145 cm, 144 cm
Wood, rattan binding, native rope, feathers and natural earth pigments
Provenance
The George Auchinachie Collection (shield with blue pigment)
Sotheby's, Aboriginal and Tribal Art, Sydney, 9 November 1997, lots 489 - 491
Private collection
Sotheby's, Aboriginal and Tribal Art, Sydney, 9 November 1997, lots 489 - 491
Private collection
Condition
All three shields have various cracks and minor breakages from use, pigment loss and damage to their rattan bindings
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
These three shields all show evidence of use; two of the examples have arrow and spear points embedded in the front