Tribal Art - 2nd September 2015
Lot 631
A Solomon Islands paddle club
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £700
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Description
A Solomon Islands paddle club, Melanesia, with a leaf shape blade and medial ridges, with an eliptical shaft and pointed terminal, 112cm long.
Provenance
By repute Mr and Mrs A Young collected in New Zealand circa 1901/03 whilst visiting family, who had emigrated in 1864. Thence by descent.