MAORI PADDLE
NEW ZEALAND
£1,500
African & Oceanic Art and Antiquities
Auction: 15 October 2019 at 16:00 BST
Description
carved wood, with a leaf shaped paddle, curving shaft and raised grip
Dimensions
148cm long
Footnote
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
Note:
This fine Maori paddle is striking in its simplicity. With significant evidence of age and use, great care has been taken in its production to create an elegant, sinuous form.