Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 21st September 2023
Lot 1713
An Austral Islands paddle
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1600
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Description
An Austral Islands paddle
Polynesia
with all-over carving of x's, crescents, niho and two suns to the base of the shaft, the terminal with eight 'dancing girls,' heads removed, and with eight triangles with niho decoration to the top,
83cm long.