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19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield
$2,185.04
£1,600
€1,862.50
CA$3,010.30
A$3,280.69
CHF 1,737.27
MX$39,404.59
NOK 21,994.21
SEK 20,221.51
DKK 13,910.80
About the Item
This 19th century finely incised, stone-cut Aboriginal Wunda shield from Australia (Western Desert) exhibits lineal decorations to the front and the rear.
- Ex Private Collection, UK
- Note: The shield comes without a stand, but it can be custom-mounted upon request
- Dimensions:Height: 23.23 in (59 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8736241174452
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