Oceanic Artifact Listing: PRT16 Rear of Shield
Middle Sepic Region
Circa: 1950
Size: 71 x 8 inches
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Traditionally, shields were carved prior to a headhunting reprisal raid, which was organised to avenge the death of the ancestor for whom the shield was named. A shield always represents an ancestor. It is named after him and the ancestor's spirit is believed to be present in the shield and make the owner fierce, powerful and invincible. Shields are considered so powerful that it may control the owner. Shields also provide spiritual help to the owner in hunting regular prey for food
Provenance: from Channel 13 Collection
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