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THB19th C. Polynesian Tonga Wood Paddle Club w/ Nacre
Lot 141
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden ceremonial club known as an 'akau tau in the shape of a canoe paddle inlaid with nacre shell and black wood panels. The thick handle tapers to a conical tip. The paddle shaped head has a prominent midrib down the center, one face inlaid with rectangular panels of darker wood. The verso is inlaid with two pieces of wood and 3 serrated nacre (mother of pearl) shells to create a J or fishhook-shaped motif. The name 'akau tau from Tonga literally translates to "war stave" but their use ranged from warfare and sport, to dancing and ceremonial, and markers of elite status. This example with shimmering nacre was most likely designed to indicate rank. Size: 18" L x 2.125" W (45.7 cm x 5.4 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#136853Intact and very good. Surface wear commensurate with age and use, with abrasions and nicks. Areas of patina and discoloration. Nice wood patina and graining.Condition
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