A PAIR OF LARGE MASSIM PADDLES
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Oceanic Artefacts
Papua New Guinea
A PAIR OF LARGE MASSIM PADDLES
of elegant form, the leaf like paddle section with and simple curvilinear designs with traces of lime infill, the gently tapering shaft terminating in carved handle with engraved curvilinear designs, old patina
222.0 cm and 205.0 cm lengths
Estimate:
$600 - 800 (2)
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
Provenance
Private collection, Queensland