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3 Canoe Paddles, Massim and Sepik River, PNG

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3 Canoe Paddles, Massim and Sepik River, PNG

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Description

3 Canoe Paddles, Massim and Sepik River, PNG. One with a sharply pointed ovoid blade with raised medial widening to transition to round handle that tapers to traditional Massim finial. Minor chipping and well preserved. A second paddle has broader blade with slightly raised medial transitions to carved Middle Sepik designs on shaft that is topped with a ribbed finial. Size: 1) 68'' x 5.5'' x 2'' (173 x 14 x 5 cm); 2) 68'' x 6'' x 1.5'' (173 x 15 x 4 cm). Together with a Canoe Paddle, Upper Sepik, April River, Mid 20th C. Elongated spade-shaped paddle with raised medial to round pole/handle finishing with the elaborate zoomorphic and geometric designed finial. Varied and mottled surface from years of use. Very little chipping to blade. From the collection of Joseph Salamanca. Size: 71'' x 6'' x 3'' (180 x 15 x 8 cm).

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3 Canoe Paddles, Massim and Sepik River, PNG

Name: 3 Canoe Paddles, Massim and Sepik River, PNG
SKU: 170989826
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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