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A 19th century Hoe, Canoe Paddle the paddle handle of circular…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A 19th century Hoe, Canoe Paddle the paddle handle of circular section, the blade convex. Undecorated, some polish through the handle, incised 'W' to the heel of the blade, some loss to one side of blade with remnant of feather. Provenance; in one family since the 1880s. Family first arrived in Nz (Timaru) 1848. Great grandfather of present owners moved to Dunedin 1883, established friendships with local Maori and began collecting artefacts. Length 142.5 cm. Depth 10.5 cm.
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Category:
Unclassified