Man holding a large shield decorated with pig tusks, Awar, Sepik River, New Guinea, 1935 [picture] /

Part of the collection: Sarah Chinnery photographic collection of New Guinea, England and Australia.; Inscriptions: "Pig tusk ornaments" --In blue ink on reverse. "(Shield)", and "Neg. (48), book 2" -- In pencil on reverse.; Sarah Chinnery no.: Part 6a.; Shield highly decorated with pig tusks, face nose depicted with cowrie and other shells. Supported by a man, decorative armband. -- Accompanying notes from family.; Also available in an electronic version via the internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4506371