"Paddle, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Sculpture, Oceania"
Paddle collected on the banks of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Each clan of each village in the Sepik River region distinguishes its paddles by symbols represented on the leaf and/or on the end of the carved handle. Wood and paint. Beautiful patina of use with here the name of its former owner painted on the leaf. Sold with a base. Approx. 190 x 22cm / 360€ base and shipping costs included.