Lot O9 - Asmat Ceremonial Shield

Lot O9 - Asmat Ceremonial Shield
Item number: O9

Ceremonial Shield with Ancestral Figures

Asmat people
Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Mid-20th century
Height: 88 cm

Carved wooden ceremonial shield surmounted by three stylized ancestral figures. The shield body is densely decorated with geometric and clan-related motifs and features an applied spirit figure in relief. The elongated proportions and carving style are characteristic of Asmat sculptural tradition.

Good condition with age-related wear and consistent patina.