Ethnographic / Native / Tribal : A 20thC French Polynesian c...

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Ethnographic / Native / Tribal : A 20thC French Polynesian ceremonial paddle with carved banded decoration, the handle with geometric detail and stylised mask motifs, the finial signed J. Kimitato. Approx. 64" long

Provenance: Reputed to have belonged to film director Sir David Lean who lived in French Polynesia whilst conducting research for one of his movies.

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Auction Date:
18th Aug 24 at 9am BST

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