Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

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July 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 46

Lot 46

Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
Lot 46 Details
Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments and fiber decoration
height 61.25 in — 155.6 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $275
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Biwat or Angoram War Shield with Head Form Surmount, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

With worming, loss to outer edges, surmount and fiber decoration as well as some dry cracks.

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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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