A PAPUA NEW GUINEAN WAR SHIELD, VAYOLAMASSIM PEOPLE, MILNE BAY PROVINCE, 19TH CENTURYOf tapered ovoid form, carved from solid wood, decorated with designs in black charcoal, white lime and red ochre pigments, the reverse with twin handles.73.5cm high, 37.5cm widePROVENANCE:UK art market.Private Collection, Melbourne.OTHER NOTES:For a similar shield, see Sotheby's Paris, 'African And Oceanic Arts, Various Owners', 5 December 2007, lot 132.