A beautifully proportioned ancient ceremonial paddle, superbly adorned with intricate, finely engraved decoration and a pommel carved with anthropomorphic figures. Austral Islands Archipelago, Polynesia Wood, old wear, slight crack on the edge of the blade, beautiful patina from use and age. H. 109.5 cm Provenance : Monsieur V. Collection, Brussels
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Lot no. 79

A beautifully proportioned ancient ceremonial paddle, superbly adorned with intricate, finely engraved decoration and a pommel carved with anthropomorphic figures. Austral Islands Archipelago, Polynesia Wood, old wear, slight crack on the edge of the blade, beautiful patina from use and age. H. 109.5 cm Provenance : Monsieur V. Collection, Brussels

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€10,400
Buyer's premium
30%
A beautifully proportioned ancient ceremonial paddle, superbly adorned with intricate, finely engraved decoration and a pommel carved with anthropomorphic figures. Austral Islands Archipelago, Polynesia Wood, old wear, slight crack on the edge of the blade, beautiful patina from use and age. H. 109.5 cm Provenance : Monsieur V. Collection, Brussels
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Arts from Africa, Oceania, Indonesia and America
Thursday 4 December 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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