Papua New Guinea Gope Board Papuan Gulf

This Gope board and shield is a protective object that is named after ancestors important to their owners. Ancestors become connected with the objects and help protect the owner from physical or supernatural harm. The Gope board, or special shield, was kept in the men's house in communities in the Papuan Gulf Region of New Guinea.

It belonged to an individual man whose ancestor is depicted on the board, and who was called upon for protection during battle or times of danger for his village. On those occasions, the Gope board was removed from its place in the men's house and carried like a shield. Its carved elements and symbols added to the power and protective value of the shield. A wonderful item to add to your home or collection.

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