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LOT 62

Lot 62

Indonesian Ceremonial War Shield, late 19th or early 20th century

Indonesian Ceremonial War Shield, late 19th or early 20th century
Lot 62 Details
Indonesian Ceremonial War Shield, late 19th or early 20th century

bound with fibre cordage, embellished with scroll designs and central boss, remnants of shipping labels verso
70 x 18 x 5.25 in — 177.8 x 45.7 x 13.3 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $3,000
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Indonesian Ceremonial War Shield, late 19th or early 20th century
  • Indonesian Ceremonial War Shield, late 19th or early 20th century
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Note:

Indonesian war and dance shields from the late 19th and early 20th century were made in a staggering variety of forms and sizes. The present example is large in scale and constructed of light material. The surface is embellished with elaborate scroll designs around a central boss, as in some shields found in the westmost regions of Island Southeast Asia. Intact shields of the size of the present example are uncommon, and may have been primarily ceremonial due to their incompatibility with the densely forested geography of the region.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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