Parrying shield "wunda"
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Lot: 57
96th AuctionParrying shield "wunda"
Western Australia
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Willem Zwiep, Amsterdam, The Netherlands | L: 24 inch |
2000 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, lime, red ochre,
"Wunda" were used in fighting for protection against spears and boomerangs. They were also carried by performers in ritual contexts, especially when reenacting specific episodes from the Dream Time.
