Vintage Cassowary Feather War Shield from Papua New Guinea

A shield, WHP, an old and well used war shield, with original…
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A shield, WHP, an old and well used war shield, with original Cassowary feather plume ornaments at top and original handle with braided rope, boldly pecked and painted designs and traces of Rickets blue soap powder. Old label Reads: Wisimei village, Kerawagi District, Chimbu Owner: Kosmas Maynei, made by his father Aiyre, circa 1950. 160 x 63 cm

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