Superb Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. This wunda shield is elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with fluted linear designs divided into three sections to form a zig-zag motif infilled alternately with red and black earth pigments, the reverse with fine fluted linear engraving and raised loop handle. Approx length 28.54 in. x 6.50 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.
- Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
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