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weapons 27 19th November 2018 07:21 AM
new guinea shield for id
 
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can you help me identify this shield and if possible and ethnicity .I think new guinea ..
it measures 108cm long x 46cm wide.

Tim Simmons 20th November 2018 05:20 PM
This is from the Okapa and Obura areas of the Eastern Highlands Fore and Auyana people. Picture to follow.

asomotif 20th November 2018 10:39 PM
It is a so-called black Friday shield. with a handy shopping bag attached to the back. ;) :D

weapons 27 21st November 2018 11:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Simmons
This is from the Okapa and Obura areas of the Eastern Highlands Fore and Auyana people. Picture to follow.
thank you for the answer

Tim Simmons 21st November 2018 04:02 PM
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Fore shield sold at a well known auction house for a lot of money, several 1000 in fact. The hand prints are fun but do they really add so much value?


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