Asmat hardwood Jungle Shield Prayer box women's gift

women's gift

original book leaf

while in Oromiffaa

Measurements: width of rings at widest point 18 cm

heavily embroidered conical hat into which it was attached

Asmat hardwood Jungle Shield Prayer box women's giftAsmat jungle hardwood shield. Wood carved and decorated with lime, ochre, charcoal, and shell beading. Central Asmat region, Irian Jaya (Indonesian Papua) Measurements: 104 cm x 39 cm, depth 17 cm From the Yartzhaus Collection of tribal art, formed over 30 years by John Le Veille and Le Arne Batkin. Part of a Lawson Menzies Auction July 19th 2008 Available for pickup (contact us for details). As this is an oversize item, please contact us for a