Superb old shield headhunters west Papua- Asmat - Salawaku - Nw asmat - west papua
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Original late 20th‑century wooden Salawaku war shield from the Northwest Asmat of West Papua, measuring 150 cm high by 53 cm wide and in excellent condition.
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Offered for auction is a fine and authentic war shield from the Northwest Asmat region of West Papua, Indonesia.
Asmat shields were much more than defensive objects. They were closely connected with warfare, ancestry and the spiritual world. Traditionally, a shield could be named after a deceased ancestor or important warrior, whose strength and protective power were believed to accompany its owner. The deeply carved designs and figures on Asmat shields refer to this complex world of ancestors, animals, warfare and spiritual protection.
This is an older example showing the powerful sculptural quality for which Northwest Asmat shields are particularly appreciated. Despite its age, the shield has survived in remarkably good condition, with the carving and overall surface very well preserved.
Condition: remarkably good condition considering its age.
A strong and authentic example of traditional Asmat carving and an impressive object for a collection of Oceanic or tribal art.
Will be packed with care, sending worlwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
Gesigneerd exemplaar
Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateOffered for auction is a fine and authentic war shield from the Northwest Asmat region of West Papua, Indonesia.
Asmat shields were much more than defensive objects. They were closely connected with warfare, ancestry and the spiritual world. Traditionally, a shield could be named after a deceased ancestor or important warrior, whose strength and protective power were believed to accompany its owner. The deeply carved designs and figures on Asmat shields refer to this complex world of ancestors, animals, warfare and spiritual protection.
This is an older example showing the powerful sculptural quality for which Northwest Asmat shields are particularly appreciated. Despite its age, the shield has survived in remarkably good condition, with the carving and overall surface very well preserved.
Condition: remarkably good condition considering its age.
A strong and authentic example of traditional Asmat carving and an impressive object for a collection of Oceanic or tribal art.
Will be packed with care, sending worlwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
Gesigneerd exemplaar
Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Salawaku
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Nw asmat
Country of Origin
west papua
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Superb old shield headhunters west Papua- Asmat
Height
150 cm
Width
53 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
