"Pirogue Shield, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Sculpture"
Rare ceremonial shield of a pirogue collected in the village of Kadangaï in Papua New Guinea. This type of shield symbolically decorated the prows of pirogues in times of tribal wars. Representation of a stylized face decorated with jewels and a monumental headdress. Wood, pigments, paints and feathers. Sold with a base. Approx. 90 x 36 cm / €650 base and shipping costs included.