Ceremonial paddle · Papua New Guinea, Aitape (in former times Berlinhafen) · ID: 3039337
Vendu
600 €
Provenance
Old German Colonial CollectionDescription
wood, brown patina, remains of black and white pigment, plaited grass fibre cuff, paddle blade with incised linear decor and raised emblems (fish motif) on both sides, stylized crocodile head and fishtail motif at the base, slightly dam. (tip and rims of the paddle blade, base), abrasion of paint