26th Apr, 2022 9:30

Tribal Art

 
Lot 120
 
Lot 120 - A West African split cane shield, with hide...
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A West African split cane shield, with hide bound edges and applied wood handle to the reverse with an applied bunch of birds feathers,107cm high, 65.5cm wide; Three African bows, a lion spear (shaft reduced in length); 8 Asmat painted bamboo spears and a collection of 17 Asmat arrows most with barbed metal tips

The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection

Sold for £220


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A West African split cane shield, with hide bound edges and applied wood handle to the reverse with an applied bunch of birds feathers,107cm high, 65.5cm wide; Three African bows, a lion spear (shaft reduced in length); 8 Asmat painted bamboo spears and a collection of 17 Asmat arrows most with barbed metal tips

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The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection

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