Dance paddle (rapa), Easter Island (Rapa Nui) (In the style of) the 20th century Height: 73 cm Wood. Rapa are ceremonial paddles emblematic of Easter Island, used during ritual dances and processions as symbols of prestige and authority. This example is a modern curio, crafted in the spirit of ancient models and intended for the curio market or for decorative use. It attests to the enduring nature of this iconic form of Rapanui art, whose antique examples are now among the most sought-after objects in Oceanic art. Provenance: California gallery.
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€3,000 - €5,000
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Dance paddle (rapa), Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
(In the style of) the 20th century
Height: 73 cm
Wood.
Rapa are ceremonial paddles emblematic of Easter Island, used during ritual dances and processions as symbols of prestige and authority. This example is a modern curio, crafted in the spirit of ancient models and intended for the curio market or for decorative use. It attests to the enduring nature of this iconic form of Rapanui art, whose antique examples are now among the most sought-after objects in Oceanic art.
Provenance:
California gallery.
Sale
Thursday 26 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris