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Paddle — Paddle, Raivavae, Austral Islands
Paddle

Paddle, Raivavae, Austral Islands

A wooden paddle from Raivavae in the Austral Islands, essential for marine navigation and daily island life. The piece demonstrates the seafaring traditions and woodworking skills of Polynesian peoples.

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The Scholar's Feast: The Rosman Rubel Collection

April 2, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 19

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Paddle, Paddle, Raivavae, Austral Islands

A wooden paddle from Raivavae in the Austral Islands, essential for marine navigation and daily island life. The piece demonstrates the seafaring traditions and woodworking skills of Polynesian peoples.

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

Related themes

Polynesia, Austral Islands, Paddle, Raivavae, Woodwork, Maritime

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