Old and large war shield, decorated with a beautiful characteristic engraved and carved motif in high relief of lines and six spirals. See for a comparable example in the collections of the Musée du Quai Branly formerly in the collections of the MNAAO (inv 87.3.1) reproduced on page 318 n° 354 of the book Oceanian Art by Anthony JP Meyer. Lumi, Toricelli Mountains, Papua New Guinea Wood, rattan, accidents and old wear, beautiful patina of use. H. 106 cm. L. : 69 cm Provenance: Acquired on the American market