Shield
Asmat people, South Papua, Western New Guinea, Indonesia, mid 20th c.
Carved wood with pigments
43.5” h x 12.5” w (110.49 x 31.75 cm)
Price: $1,500
Although missing its top projection, this Asmat shield—painted with lime and red ocher—bursts with visual dynamism. The primary design element is stylized flying foxes.
