Solomon Islands, second half 19th Century | Ceremonial Paddle
Lot Closed
September 21, 04:10 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Solomon Islands
second half 19th Century
Ceremonial Paddle
wood inlaid with shell
in the form of a fish
150cm. long; 59in.
‘Please note that where the buyer is from within the UK the lot is sold with no VAT symbol. Where the buyer resides outside the UK the lot is invoiced as if it bore the “†” symbol.’
Narrow pointed paddles of this type are characteristic of southeast Solomon Islands, from Makira to Gela.
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