Asmat Ceremonial Shield from New Guinea - Ca 85 yrs old shawl 32 x 17 x 10

32 x 17 x 10

White Celadon Vase made from porcelain

Inner Dimension 6

These beautifully carved Makrana marble planters are carved in the Mughal style in the form of a lotus bud

Raised height Max 66 cms - lowest height 45 cms

Asmat Ceremonial Shield from New Guinea - Ca 85 yrs old shawl 32 x 17 x 10Asmat shields were created as functional items for warfare, and were meant to protect the user from the spears and arrows of his enemy. At the same time, the imagery that is carved and painted on the surface of the shield endows the piece with the power of the ancestors. Wood carving is a flourishing tradition among the Asmat, and wood carvers are held in high esteem. The culture hero Fumeripits is considered to be the very first wood carver, and all