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ЛОТ 130:
Exceptional 5-point Blue 'Star of Islam' Moro Shield
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Стартовая цена:
$
3 500
Эстимейт :
$5 000 - $6 000
Комиссия аукционного дома: 25%
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НДС: 7.75%
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Exceptional 5-point Blue 'Star of Islam' Moro Shield
Philippines Archipelago, Mindanao, Moro Peoples 19th century, rattan wrapping, wood center with painted blue five point 'Star of Islam' and natural pigments. The shield with finely woven rattan wrapping is light with a deeply carved two bar handle to the rear one with a circular opening and another with a flat opening for handling when in use. Size 19 1/2" W
A similar in construction and paint blue Maltese Cross shield is available for comparison online in the archives of the Horniman Museum (Object# nn757).
Private Southern California collection, San Francisco tribal art collection
Condition: Losses to edges and wear throughout.
