Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas | Antiquities - 20th February 2024
Lot 294
A Massim paddle
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £353
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Description
A Massim paddle
Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
the blade carved with the outline of a fish and stylised bird heads to both sides, the tapered shaft with a standing figure finial, with black staining,
186.5cm long.
Provenance
The van Raalte Collection, UK.