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Mid 20th century, carved ceremonial paddle,
Dani tribe, West Papua, Indonesia.
A short, carved-wood leaf-shaped paddle, the relief
carved blade stained red-ochre and highlighted in black,
a relief carved grip in the middle of the handle also
highlighted in black.
Presented in 1973 to the current owner by members
of the Dani tribe following his participation in a United
Nations mission to train members of the tribe in radio.
46_ x 5_in. (118.11 x 13.97cm)
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150
341
Stone adzes, Dani tribe, West Papua, Indonesia
Two stone adze heads, mounted on forked branch han-
dles and bound in place with rattan. (2) The larger
Presented in 1973 to the current owner by members
of the Dani tribe following his participation in a United
Nations mission to train members of the tribe in radio.
23 x 20in. (58.42 x 50.80cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £150-£220
342
Hunting Bow and arrows, Dani tribe, West Pap-
ua, Indonesia
A hunting bow with split cane bowstring and a bunch of
33 flightless arrows the barbed hardwood heads tipped
with rattan and bound to bamboo shafts with rattan.
The bow
Presented in 1973 to the current owner by members
of the Dani tribe following his participation in a United
Nations mission to train members of the tribe in radio.
57in. (144.78cm)
Estimate €150-€250 £110-£180
343
An Irish Army 1961 pattern Service-Dress uni-
form
The dress uniform of a corporal in the 29th Infantry Bat-
talion, comprising tunic, trousers, greatcoat, necktie and
spare buttons. Manufacturer’s label for McG Bros. inside
tunic dated 1973 and size 8.
Estimate €200-€300 £150-£220