Description: Hello, a quite large and ANCIENT and large Austral islands -French Polynesian- ceremonial paddle up for sale. Fantastic deep patine like you have not seen in other Austral paddles! This particular piece was than collected by HENRY BALLARD,ESQ., COMMODORE ON THE PACIFIC SQUADRON OF THE US NAVY; FLAGSHIP CAROLINE. COLLECTED IN 1837-39 ! See the included page with photos of this paddle. >>pic 6 is only to show similar examples! these are different<<< INCLUDING A METAL STAND. Excellent condition; some 'knibbeling' from the sides of the paddle. Coming from a small collection of ethnographic pieces I inherited; see my other litsed pieces (and more to come). Will ship myself to reduce costs for buyers (no costly Glob.Ship.Progr.) L.185.5 x Wide 19cmShipping will be more expensive due to its size. Europe $200 and worldwide $250. WARNING; SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA and maybe other further countries are much more to ship to!!Given prices above are an indication; shipping prices vary much from country to country.
Price: 4550 USD
Location: Haarlem
End Time: 2024-09-16T04:07:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 250 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
