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A Steering Paddle from Papua New Guinea
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A Steering Paddle from Papua New Guinea

1920 - 1940
Description

A leaf shaped sailing canoe steering paddle probably Sepik river area. Even today canoes are the most used mode of transport..Paddles with this type of narrow leaf shaped blade are most commonly used for steering sailing canoes rather then propulsion. . Carved paddles were either made for use, trade or ceremony. Tight geometric pattern, common tools were shells or sharks teeth.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

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SA747026
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A leaf shaped sailing canoe steering paddle probably Sepik river area. Even today canoes are the most used mode of transport..
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Paddles with this type of narrow leaf shaped blade are most commonly used for steering sailing canoes rather then propulsion.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

. Carved paddles were either made for use, trade or ceremony. Tight geometric pattern, common tools were shells or sharks teeth.

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA747026
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 65
Items Sold 408
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A steering paddle from Papua New Guinea
A steering paddle from Papua New Guinea
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A steering paddle from Papua New Guinea
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