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14th April 2006, 04:28 PM
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It is possible that it may be from Islands around and NW of Australia where there could an "Australasian" influence. I only say this because of the rather strong formal patterns and the actual solidness reminds me of some shield forms from the eastern extremes of Indonesian cultures. This is just a thought.
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14th April 2006, 04:53 PM
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I suppose it could be Fijian, but it just does not look particularly Fijian.
You might also check out the Torres Strait Islands. They are closer to Australia and the early- to mid-20th C. attribution might fit with a period of greater European contact with those islands. Ian. |
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14th April 2006, 07:41 PM
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I have seen some earlier Australian shields like this.
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15th April 2006, 03:12 AM
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Pics of the earlier Aussie Shields?
Battara-Do You recall where (website maybe) You saw the earlier Australian Shields ? I'll also see if I can find pics of the Torres Island Shields on the Web-thanks to all for the help.This site is an amazing resource !
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