Детали

IPSMG:R.1938.1.129

Ipswich Collections

Ceremonial paddle with flat leaf-shaped blade made of wood, with shark tooth pattern carving over whole surface and a small round butt decorated with small anthropomorphic heads. The shaft is round in section. The back of the blade has a central rib and small circular sun motifs carved in lines. The side of the blade is broken off. Index card notes : 'Gift of Admiral Page'. Admiral Benjamin William Page.

Polynesia, French Polynesia, Austral Islands

18th Century, late, 19th Century, early