A fine carved Austral Island paddle.

The circular pommel with all "dancing girls" intact with sunmotifs as eyes.

The shaft and blade with the typical scallop and cross motifs.

On the tip of the blade a chip restore.​

 

Second quarter 19th century 

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Ref: Rhys Richards - The Austral Islands  History, Art and Art History

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Size total: 115 cm

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 SOLD

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