Artist: Artist Once Known | Title: Central Desert Parrying Shield | Year: c.1950 | Medium: Carved wood | Dimensions: 64 x 14 x 6
$800.00
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, NT
Cooee Art, NSW
ARTWORK STORY
Carved in red river gum wood of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with deeply burnt ceremonial motifs. The back is replete with deep polka work design, carved wooden handle. These shields are used for ceremonial re-enactments.
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, NT
Cooee Art, NSW
ARTWORK STORY
Carved in red river gum wood of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with deeply burnt ceremonial motifs. The back is replete with deep polka work design, carved wooden handle. These shields are used for ceremonial re-enactments.