A Southern Highlands war shield (mendi), of wood, the anterior…
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A Southern Highlands war shield (mendi), of wood, the anterior with raised medial ridge, decorated with geometric motifs in polychrome pigments, pierced with rope grip to rear, old wire repair at apex, Papua New Guinea , 136 x 38 cm
polychrome. Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
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