Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 320
South Pacific Tongan Paddle Club
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Tonga, probably 19th century, carved wood with ridged collar and paddle shaped top, 49-1/2 in.Note: Tongan clubs are one of the most common forms of Polynesian art. They were used in combat as well as ceremonial dancing. - Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York (label attached); Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina
old dark patina, scattered stress cracks, minor abrasions
