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Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea

Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea

$ 316.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Brown
  • Material: Wood

    Description

    Original Asmat Tribal Shield From Papua New Guinea
    The Asmat are an ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the Papua province of Indonesia. The Asmat have one of the most well-known woodcarving traditions in the Pacific, and their art is sought by collectors worldwide. The Asmat inhabit a region on the island's southwestern coast bordering the Arafura Sea. The land of Asmat is located both within and adjacent to Lorentz National Park and World Heritage Site, the largest protected area in the Asia-Pacific region. The total Asmat population is estimated to be around 70,000 as of 2004. The term "Asmat" is used to refer both to the people and the region they inhabit.
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