AC-0101
Carved and Painted Shield
Asmat, Papua & West Papua
A tall shield carved in low relief with interlocking scrolls, finished in red ochre, white lime and black.
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- Catalogue no.
- AC-0101
- Region
- Asmat, Papua & West Papua
- Culture
- Asmat
- Category
- Shields
- Materials
- Wood, Natural pigment, Lime
- Dimensions
- H 168 × W 46 × D 9 cm
- Period
- Mid-20th century
- Catalogued
- 20 October 2026
Sample record for a portfolio demo. The object, its attribution, dates and price are illustrative, and the images are AI-generated.
Condition report
Stable overall. Surface pigment worn at the upper edge consistent with handling; a 6 cm age crack at the lower left; no visible repairs.
Provenance
Sample record. A real entry lists each documented owner and date, with copies of supporting papers on request.
Notes
The face of the shield is divided into fields of relief carving, read from top to bottom. The pigments sit in the recesses of the carving, which keeps the design legible from a distance.
Shields are among the most documented forms of Asmat carving. Meanings attached to specific motifs vary between areas and should only be stated with a source.
Read more: How to Read a Condition Report, Provenance: Why the Paper Trail Matters
