Lot 68

CEREMONIAL PADDLE
RAIVAVAE, AUSTRAL ISLANDS, 19TH CENTURY






Ancient, African & Oceanic Art and Natural History
Auction: 08 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
Description
carved wood, densely carved with geometric motifs throughout, the paddle blade leading to a long cylindrical shaft and a rounded pommel sculpted with dancing figures, raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
128.2cm long
Provenance
Major Jack Young, Scotland
Clive Loveless, London, United Kingdom
Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired from the above





