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Very Fine & rare Lake Sentani Paddle w/ Incised designs

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Very Fine & rare Lake Sentani Paddle w/ Incised designs

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Description

A Superb Lake Sentani paddle with classical raised carved designs and dry weathered surface. Provenance: Field collected by Todd Barlin, C. 1980's. The Paddle measures 63 inches long x 5.5 inches wide.

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fair, weathered

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Very Fine & rare Lake Sentani Paddle w/ Incised designs

Name: Very Fine & rare Lake Sentani Paddle w/ Incised designs
SKU: 80460941
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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