Dance Paddle (Rapa) - Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Polynesia (No reserve price)
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Original Dance Paddle (Rapa) carved from wood from Easter Island, dating to the late 20th century, weight 537 g, dimensions 51.5 × 14.5 × 2.5 cm, with a dark patina and minor surface wear, sold without a stand.
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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: 51,5 x 14,5 x 2,5 cm
Weight: 537 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: 51,5 x 14,5 x 2,5 cm
Weight: 537 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
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dance Paddle (Rapa)
Height
51.5 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Weight
537 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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