Lot 97 , Two Sepik River canoe shields

A Papua New Guinea Sepik River canoe shield, of rattan and palm leaf construction, polychrome decorated and centred by a carved wooden mask; and another similar shield, 160cm (largest)
Estimate £150-250


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Sold for £240