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Ceremonial Paddleivavae, Austral Islands — Ceremonial Paddle, Raivavae, Austral Islands
Ceremonial Paddleivavae, Austral Islands

Ceremonial Paddle, Raivavae, Austral Islands

A ceremonial paddle from the Austral Islands, likely used in important rituals or displays of status within Polynesian culture. The carved object reflects the artistic traditions and spiritual practices of the region.

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The Blue Horizon: Pacific Art from an Important Maui Collection

November 12, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 3

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Ceremonial Paddleivavae, Austral Islands, Ceremonial Paddle, Raivavae, Austral Islands

A ceremonial paddle from the Austral Islands, likely used in important rituals or displays of status within Polynesian culture. The carved object reflects the artistic traditions and spiritual practices of the region.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Carved, Oceanic Art, Polynesian, Paddle, Raivavae, Cultural Artifact