Authentic Hand-Carved Tribal Shield

This striking piece of ethnographic wood art, likely from the Solomon Islands or New Guinea, features a powerful lizard (gecko) figure carved in relief across the face of the shield. Carved from dark hardwood, the shield has a classic long form with notched ends. The lizard is a significant cultural motif, traditionally viewed as a symbol of protection, luck, and a connection to ancestors. This piece is a compelling example of traditional Oceanic carving and makes a superb, decorative statement piece.