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A fighting shield, Nembi Plateau, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, a strong shield, carved with a spine that radiates 'V' forms at top and bottom. The painting is a vibrant orange, with white highlights around the knotted rope appearing like 'Eyes' and the whole shield like an over-sized face. The black spine also becomes figure-like, with arms and legs, 53.15 in. x 16.14 in.

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A fighting shield, Nembi Plateau, Southern Highlands, Papua New…