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INDO217: Rare Dayak war shield

INDO217: Rare Dayak war shield with natural red, white and black pigment.

This atypical painted shield most likely comes from the South East side of Kalimantan. The condition is very good with complete rattan binding, and the patina is dark from age and use as well as years of storage. Previously sold at Christies Amsterdam from the collection of Herbert Di Silva. 19th century, Borneo, Indonesia…………………..$4800.00