Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Auction Closed
May 13, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property from a Private Collection, Texas
CEREMONIAL PADDLE, AUSTRAL ISLANDS
Height: 44 ⅝ in (113.3 cm)
Ceremonial paddles from the Austral Islands are richly-decorated objects inspired by the functional form of a paddle. For these seafaring people a key object of maritime equipment served as the basis for the form of these sacred objects. Likely used as a wands during ceremonial dances, this paddle is particularly distinguished by the elegant abstract design on its pommel, depicting a combination of human and animal characteristics.