Dance Paddle (Rapa) - Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Polynesia (No reserve price)
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Selected by Surya Rutten
Has over 25 years' experience in Asian art and owned an art gallery.
Estimate € 150 - € 250
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Original Polynesian dance paddle known as a rapa from Easter Island, carved wood with a dark patina, dimensions 51 × 15 × 2 cm and weight 466 g, in good vintage condition, provenance Gallery/Antique dealer.
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This is an authentic Polynesian dance paddle, known as a rapa, originating from Easter Island (Rapa Nui).
Hand-carved from a single piece of dark, dense wood, the object features the characteristic abstract anthropomorphic design. The upper section showcases stylized facial features, including carved brow lines and prominent earlobe piercings, transitioning into a slender neck and a broad, teardrop-shaped lower blade.The wood exhibits a rich, dark brown patina with visible grain patterns and minor surface wear consistent with age and traditional handling.
Specifications
Object: Dance Paddle (Rapa)
Origin: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Polynesia
Material: Carved wood
Dimensions: 51 x 15 x 2 cm
Weight: 466 grams
Age: 1st half 20th century.
Provenance: old private Dutch collection.
Condition: Good vintage/antique condition, minor surface imperfections commensurate with age. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the surface characteristics.
NO RESERVE!
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
This is an authentic Polynesian dance paddle, known as a rapa, originating from Easter Island (Rapa Nui).
Hand-carved from a single piece of dark, dense wood, the object features the characteristic abstract anthropomorphic design. The upper section showcases stylized facial features, including carved brow lines and prominent earlobe piercings, transitioning into a slender neck and a broad, teardrop-shaped lower blade.The wood exhibits a rich, dark brown patina with visible grain patterns and minor surface wear consistent with age and traditional handling.
Specifications
Object: Dance Paddle (Rapa)
Origin: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Polynesia
Material: Carved wood
Dimensions: 51 x 15 x 2 cm
Weight: 466 grams
Age: 1st half 20th century.
Provenance: old private Dutch collection.
Condition: Good vintage/antique condition, minor surface imperfections commensurate with age. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the surface characteristics.
NO RESERVE!
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
Details
Country of Origin
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Polynesia
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dance Paddle (Rapa)
Height
51 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
466 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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