Object Description
A Rare Australian Aboriginal New South Wales Western Victoria South East of the Murray River Region Stone Cut Dense Hardwood Narrow Parrying Shield Decorated with Totemic Designs to the Front Containing Traces of White-Clay with a Solid cut handle behind
Fine old dark patina the frontal surface showing dents and cuts from clubs and spears
Early to Mid 19th Century
Size: 80.5cm high, 13cm wide – 31¾ ins high, 5 ins wide