African, Oceanic & Art of the Americas - 28 Apr 2022
An Aborigine shield
An Aborigine shield
Central Desert Region, Northern Territory, Australia
with carved grooves to the front and back, with fire tool markings to the front and and integral handle to the back, painted red,
68cm long.
Provenance
Presented to the present owners grandfather, a British citizen, after serving in the Australian Army during WWII.