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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Oceanic and African Art
• Sale Date:
  26 Sep 2012 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  87
• Lot Description:
  Austral Islands Paddle
  Paddle blade of leaf-shaped form with cylindrical shaft. Intricately carved in low relief with an elaborate design of interlocking geometric patterns. This form of Ra'ivavaean paddle is thought to be symbolic rather than utilitarian; these objects were imbued with tribal authority, prestige, and rank of the owner. Carving to the top of the handle reveals abstracted human figures with protruding faces.
  L.882mm, W.210mm.
• Estimate:
  NZ$5,000 - 7,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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