Lot #185 - A rare Tongan dance paddle (paki)
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:February 2016 Antique & Art Auction
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Sale Date:16 Feb 2016 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 334)
16 Feb 2016 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 340 - 683) -
Lot #:185
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Lot Description:A rare Tongan dance paddle (paki)
for the ancient Tongan group dance - me'e tu'upaki (dance standing [with] paddles), 18th/19th century, the thin flat blade finely carved in an hourglass shape (loss to one side) joining to a handle swelling to slender circular section with a knob end. Length 690. -
Estimate:NZ$500 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
