Fighting Shield ‘kumba reipi’ Phantom Design

circa 2015
John Wahgi, Wahgi Valley, Jiwaka province, Papua New Guinea,
Large image of the Phantom, torso only, above, strong and confident; on lower half, the Phantom on horseback, guns blazing. Behind is a forest and full moon, “The PHANTOM” in red and yellow above.
John Wahgi is one of the only known Phantom shield artists still alive.
153 x 58 cm
$7,500

Provenance:
Wahgi Valley, Jiwaka province, Papua New Guinea,
Private collection, Sydney