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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
• Sale Date:
  08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  9153
• Lot Description:
  A Fine Large Massim Canoe Splash Board called lagium, Woodlark Island, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
  Massim Canoe Splash Boards are not only a functional or decorative but also have magical functions to help the owner on a successful Kula trading voyage. According to the late Douglas Newton and Dr Harry Beran this was type 2 Splash Board that has three carved circular designs.
  75 x 49 cm
• Provenance:
  The David Baker Collection (1943-2009); The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
• Notes:
  Baker a kind & generous person was the president of The Oceanic Arts Society of Australia and was a great collector, expert & supporter of Oceanic Art & Cultures.
• Estimate:
  A$300 - 400
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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