Schouten Islands, New Guinea Steering Paddle

A massive Schouten Islands Steering Paddle, each side of blade decorated with raised designs in the form of swordfish, an important totem on the islands. Each side of terminal carved in form of a human head. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Weight approximately: 3.6 kg / 8 lbs
Length: 197 cm / 77 in
Width: 18 cm / 7 in

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