May River Shield - SOLD
$0.00
Papua New Guinea
May River
Shield
Stone carved
Height 73 1/2”
Provenance: Santa Fe Art Auction
Marcia and John Freide Rye, New York
JOLIKA collection
Kevin Conru, Brussels
Julius Carlebach, New York (label on rear)
Countess Ingborg de Beausacq photographer and explorer, New York
Publication: Oceanic Shields, Conru, Paris 2007, illustration 2
Most likely the oldest shield of its type extant and sold in excess of 75,000 Euros to the Friede's. The "modern" design elements of this incredible shield are amazing.