Simbai Shield
Kalam Culture, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
Wood, natural fibers
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
21 x 35 in. / 53 x 89 cm.
Field collected by Bruce Lawes
Pre-contact, stone-carved shield with a classic bold incised design. With age and use comes wear. Lower right-hand corner has restoration to venerable break.
Price on request
