African & Oceanic Art | Antiquities - 8th June 2021

Lot 533

An Austral Islands paddle

Estimate £2,500 - £3,500 | Hammer £2500

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Description

An Austral Islands paddle

Polynesia

with all-over carving of X's, scallops, niho teeth and zig-zags, the rectangular pommel with three dancing girls wearing feathered headdresses to either side, early to mid 19th century,

83cm long, on a stand. (2)