Lot Essay
Cf. Helfrich,K., et al., Asmat Mythos und Kunst im Leben mit Ahnen, Berlin, 1995, p.121, plate 7.17 for a similar Asmat paddle
Details
THREE PADDLES
The lenticular blade of the Suriname paddle with incised male and female figure and geometric motifs, applied brass tacks, dark glossy patina; the Dayak paddle with pierced scroll ornament to the base of the blade, carved bone inset below the handle; the long shaft of the Asmat paddle with two well carved heads, the short blade with engraved motifs
117cm. to 278cm. long (3)
The lenticular blade of the Suriname paddle with incised male and female figure and geometric motifs, applied brass tacks, dark glossy patina; the Dayak paddle with pierced scroll ornament to the base of the blade, carved bone inset below the handle; the long shaft of the Asmat paddle with two well carved heads, the short blade with engraved motifs
117cm. to 278cm. long (3)
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