Wunda shields are among the finest and most keenly collected of all artefacts made by the Indigenous people of Australia. This 20th century Wunda shield features a characteristic and deeply incised zig zag design has been carved with wonderful precision. This bold pattern is accented further with the use of natural red and white ochres that highlight sections of the zig-zag pattern. Wunda shie…

Provenance

Chris Boylan Oceanic Art, Sydney; Private collection, Sydney