papua-new-guinea-shield
Lot 1100
Papua New Guinea Shield
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, carved and painted light wood, the back with integral handle.

47-1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Overall wear, edge losses; tape on back possibly to protect the handle.