{"product_id":"42-sepik-river-warrior-arrow-deflector-shield-kupkein-papua-new-guinea","title":"42\" Sepik River Warrior Arrow Deflector Shield | Kupkein, Papua New Guinea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3305\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eOffered for sale is an impressive 42.5-inch warrior arrow deflector shield from the Upper Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Known traditionally as a defensive shield, these long, narrow rectangular carvings were created by the Kupkein people to parry or deflect physical threats like arrows and spears during tribal combat. This large, powerful example is hand-carved from a single piece of indigenous hardwood and features highly stylized ancestor spirit motifs (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eRaram\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) designed to confront and intimidate enemies, utilizing clan spirit power to protect the warrior. The face is adorned with relief-carved concentric loops that symbolize ancestral eyes, accented by a striking saw-tooth border and decorated with traditional natural earth ochre pigments. This is an outstanding display piece with excellent scale, balanced symmetry, and authentic character, making it an exceptional addition to any collection of Oceanic, ethnographic, or tribal art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eObject:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Warrior Arrow Deflector Shield\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCulture:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Kupkein (Kupiken) People\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRegion:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Sepik River, Papua New Guinea\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to Late 20th Century\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5\" H × 11.5\" W × 2.0\" D (108 × 29 × 5 cm)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous hardwood and natural earth pigments (ochre, clay, charcoal)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition Note:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece exhibits authentic, stable aging, beautiful native patination, and minor surface wear consistent with age and\/or traditional use. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is available for local pick-up. Shipping can be available for this item. Please contact us for a custom quote or to make arrangements. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adventure Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44815803088989,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1222\/2301\/files\/3305a.jpg?v=1785350316","url":"https:\/\/theadventureroom.com\/products\/42-sepik-river-warrior-arrow-deflector-shield-kupkein-papua-new-guinea","provider":"Adventure Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}