A PAIR OF LARGE MASSIM PADDLES

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
14 October 2009
209

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