Sold for:
$3,625

Tongan Hardwood Club, 'Akau, 19th century, the long shaft terminating in a double band collar and wide paddle blade, fully carved in a number of different geometric patterns, with bone inlay, (loss to one edge of paddle), lg. 52 in. Provenance: John Rabe Collection, c. 1880s. Estimate $4,000-6,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Auctioneer:
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Date:
2020-05-05

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