Central Desert Parrying Shield, c.1950

carved wood

64 x 14 x 6

$800

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Provenance: Private Collection NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: Carved in red river gum wood of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with deeply burnt ceremonial motifs. The back is replete with deep polka work design, carved wooden handle. These shields are used for ceremonial re-enactments.