Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Unknown (Historical) — Olo Shield, Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Unknown (Historical)

Olo Shield, Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A shield from the Olo people of the Torricelli Mountains in West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, created with traditional materials and techniques. This ethnographic object represents the protective weaponry and artistic traditions of Papuan highland cultures.

Medium
A white label tacked to the back of the board, with number printed: "2271"

🔨 Auction Lot

The Blue Horizon: Pacific Art from an Important Maui Collection

November 12, 2021

Estimate: $1,500$2,500

Lot 24

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Unknown (Historical), Olo Shield, Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A shield from the Olo people of the Torricelli Mountains in West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, created with traditional materials and techniques. This ethnographic object represents the protective weaponry and artistic traditions of Papuan highland cultures.

Medium
A white label tacked to the back of the board, with number printed: "2271"
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pacific Art, West Sepik, Olo, Shield, Papua New Guinea, Traditional Weapon, Tribal Art, Ethnographic

More works by Unknown (Historical)