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Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea

$7,000
£5,272.88
€6,152.12
CA$9,901.80
A$9,962.46
CHF 5,782.54
MX$121,415.40
NOK 66,745.56
SEK 68,489.91
DKK 45,985.31

About the Item

Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measures: 7 1/2 feet high (approx) x 26 ins wide (225 x 65 cm). Provenance: Loed von Bussel, Belgium (a notation written in ink on the inner bamboo framework states “coll. V.Bussel. Bayning/New Britain). Von Bussel acquired the work from a Catholic missionary museum in Blonried, reportedly collected in situ by the bishop. These shields were attached to poles and worn on the back of ceremonial dances. For further reference, see Carl A. Schmitz, Wantoat Art and Religion of the Northeast New Guinea Papuans, (Mouton & Co., 1963).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM5151stDibs: LU1778230516852

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