#4 • Lumie War Shield, Papua New Guinea

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

Starting at $375.00

Status: No sale

Estimated Value: $1,200-1,500 Origin: Papua New Guinea, ca. 1960 Dimensions: 39x21 in. Conditions:  Some of the paint has worn away and the wood has some cracks. The grass strap is in two pieces. Additional Information: A kidney shaped Lumi area wood war shield near the Torricelli mountains in northwestern Paupa New Guinea, west Sepik province. There is a deeply carved non-representational design. There are grass loops in man made holes that go to the back of the shield creating a strap and handles. The dark textures patina was used often in this region.  Reportedly, provenance: Scott Duggleby, TX.