"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 area distinguishes its paddles by symbols represented on the leaf and/or on the end of the carved handle. Here a cockatoo bird's head. Wood and paint. Beautiful patina of use. Sold with a base. Approx. 170 cm / €270 base and shipping included.