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Pilon penu en corail, Îles Australes, Polynésie — Penu Pounder, Austral Islands

Pilon penu en corail, Îles Australes, Polynésie

Penu Pounder, Austral Islands

A traditional coral penu pounder from the Austral Islands, Polynesia, representing indigenous Pacific island craftsmanship. These functional objects demonstrate the integration of practical use with artistic cultural expression.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 100

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Pilon penu en corail, Îles Australes, Polynésie, Penu Pounder, Austral Islands

A traditional coral penu pounder from the Austral Islands, Polynesia, representing indigenous Pacific island craftsmanship. These functional objects demonstrate the integration of practical use with artistic cultural expression.

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

Related themes

Polynesian, Functional Object, Coral, Sculptural, Tribal Art, Primitive, Utilitarian, Earthy, Warm Tones, Oceanic