A SHIELD, LA GRANGE BAY AREA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA,

carved in hardwood of elongated ovoid form and plano-convex section, the front finely decorated with linear striations, the reverse decorated with finely engraved interlocking key design, with deep cut handle, old patina overall

Private collection, Queensland

Some fine cracking particuarly around the handle on the reverse and a number of small cracks and damage along the edges of the shield, does not appear to have had restoration or repair.
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