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From Wahgi Valley and Upper Sepik.
From the 1980s to the 1990s, the Phantom reappeared on battle shields during a renewed period of inter-tribal fighting in parts of Papua New Guinea's highlands.
For a brief period, the Wahgi people of Western Highlands Province revived old battle shields and repainted them with new designs that transformed the shields into communicative forms.
By incorporating the Ghost's image onto a shield, warriors hoped to capture its symbolic power and instill fear among their opponents.

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Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

Phantom shield - Papua New Guinea

Southeast Asian, Oceanic & American Art

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Size

S (10–40 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

L (over 80 cm)

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Object

Tribal art and objects

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Asian jewellery and adornments

Asian art and objects

Tribal jewellery and adornments

Sculpture

Tribal textiles and clothing

Figure

Tribal masks

Ring

Brooch

Textile

Walking stick

Dagger

Tribal weaponry and shields

Tribal books manuscripts and catalogues

Painting

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Case

Cutlery set

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Working tool

Spoon

Country of origin

Papua New Guinea

Laos

Indonesia

Panama

Nepal

United States

India

New Zealand

Thailand

Myanmar/Burma

Asia

Australia

U.S.

North America

South America

Brazil

Cambodia

Canada

China

Jamaica

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Material

Wood

Bone

Silver

Brass

Cotton

Bronze

Stone

Metal

Leather

Terracotta

Glass

Animal hair

Rabbit

Gold

Ceramic

Bamboo

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Mother of pearl

Horn

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Shell

Embroidery

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Fair condition

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Good

Fair

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Very good condition, see description

As new

Excellent

As new - unused

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear

Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear

Period

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1850-1900

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1970-1980

1800-1850

21st century

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1940-1950

2020+

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Late 19th century

Certification

No laboratory report

Subject

Mythology

Animals

Oceania

Style

Antique

Folk Art

Signature

Not signed

Original

Hand signed

Edition

1st Edition

Language

English

German

Colour

Yellow

Black

Blue

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Culture

Naga

Asmat

Maori

Aboriginal

Abelam

Akha

Atoni

Batak

Dani

Indigenous object name

Aripa

Pustaha

Tiki

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