Dipping Ladle, Micronesia Length: 17 cm Wood. Used aboard open-sea canoes, this dipping ladle is a testament to the extraordinary seafaring tradition of the Micronesian peoples, whose mastery of navigation is among the most remarkable in the Pacific. Given its size, this model likely belonged to a children’s canoe. Provenance: Webb’s, Auckland, September 11, 2011, lot 259.