Paddle Fragment, Sepik River, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Oceania, 43 Cm
Finely worked paddle handle end with a beautiful patina of use. The pirogue is still the main means of locomotion in the Sepik River valley. Paddles are still used on a daily basis. Some are finely decorated with carvings evoking totemic animals or ancestors. When a paddle is broken or damaged, its owner often agrees to sell the fragments. Traces of use. Wood. Taken up on base.
350 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 7 cm
Height: 43 cm
Reference (ID): 1733671
Availability: In stock
Print
