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Title: Vintage Papua New Guinea Beaten Copper Relief Plaque Art PNG Tribal Spirit Totem
Item Overview:
Up for sale or buy-it-now is a beautiful, authentic vintage hand-beaten copper relief plaque from Papua New Guinea (PNG). Dating to the late 20th century (circa 1970s), this striking piece showcases traditional Oceanic tribal art forms executed in metal. The repoussé and chasing design features stylized clan totem imagery, complete with traditional geometric motifs and a central ancestor spirit or protective crocodile mask.
Details & Origin:
- Origin: Papua New Guinea (PNG) / Oceanic Tribal Art
- Medium: Hand-Hammered Copper Plate (Repoussé & Chasing technique)
- Background: Blackened, dimpled stipple texture for high contrast
- Subject: Clan Totem / Ancestor Spirit Mask Motif
Condition Report:
Excellent vintage condition. The copper maintains a beautiful, bright metallic gleam with crisp, sharp raised details. The darkened background patina is fully intact with no major corrosion or pitting. The metal panel is flat and straight with minor expected vintage edge wear that will be hidden once displayed or framed. Unbacked sheet metal.
Shipping & Handling:
This thin copper panel will be shipped completely flat. It will be securely sandwiched between several heavy layers of rigid protective cardboard to ensure it arrives at your destination perfectly intact without any bending, creasing, or scratching.
