Four Old New Britain Island Paddles, Bismarck Archipelago, PNG, late 19th Century [4]

Lot #43 - Four Old New Britain Island Paddles, Bismarck Archipelago, PNG, late 19th Century [4]

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
Sale Date:

22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
Lot #:

43
Lot Description:

Four Old New Britain Island Paddles, Bismarck Archipelago, PNG, late 19th Century [4]
finely carved with beautiful incised designs on both sides of the blades of the paddles, with one paddle depicting a dancing ancestor figure.
H 170-175 cm
Provenance:

Provenance: Old Queensland Collection
References:

See similar examples in the publication "Sudee Sea Kunst 1907" Attached.
Estimate:

A$800 - 1,200
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.