Lot 59 · Notable Collections: Australian and Aboriginal Art
A shield, Sissano Lagoon, North Coast Papua New Guinea height: 120.5cm
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- Estimate
- A$8,000–A$12,000 hammer ≈ $5,700–$8,551
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Notable Collections: Australian and Aboriginal Art, Sydney · 27 August 2025
- Record ID
- TB-2026-085822
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Unknown Maker, A shield, Sissano Lagoon, North Coast Papua New Guinea height: 120.5cm. Bonhams, 27 Aug 2025, lot 59. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-085822.
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Unknown Maker, A shield, Sissano Lagoon, North Coast Papua New Guinea height: 120.5cm. Bonhams, 27 Aug 2025, lot 59. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-085822.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Head, Heart, Ribs, 2000 | Judy Watson | A$200–A$400 | |
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